I started a drainage project last week. (NE Ohio) The backhoe was really struggling to get through that rock hard soil. I got about 30 feet of a 100 feet done.
That night it rained about two inches, it was sloppy the next day and my boots weighed 30 Lbs each, but the rain was sure welcome! The diggin got a lot easier that next day also.
It rained 1/2 inch today, a good test for my project, I'm always anxious after back filling. I attached a few pix of the carnage!
The grass is greening up quick. But dang, it's almost August!
Curt