I cut the grass today and the ground is sure dry. I kicked up a lot of dust and swallowed a lot of dust too. For the month of May Dulles has recorded less than a quarter of an inch of rain. National has received a bit more with almost an inch and one half. Scattered thunderstorms are in the forecast for a few days but this weekend will feel more like a July fourth holiday with highs approaching ninety degrees. Given our climatology it is likely to just get drier. When you cut the grass make sure you are cutting it at three inches or higher. In spring and fall it is ok to cut lower as you want to promote root growth but now as we approach summer you want to keep it higher to ensure the health of the blades of grass. If you water your lawn remember the best times to water are between four AM and eight AM. If you water in the evening you are promoting the growth of fungi as the moisture lingers as it cannot evaporate. You can buy timers for your hose at your local hardware store. Have a great holiday weekend and try to take time out to remember what Memorial Day is all about.