Can I revive my dried up brown lawn? Hot temperatures and a lack of rainfall in many West Michigan neighborhoods has left ...

Mole crickets cause damage in turfgrass by tunneling through the soil and feeding on the plant roots, stems, and leaves.

"Set a watering schedule based on your soil type, grass type, climate, and time of year (i.e., more frequent watering in spring and summer, less hydration in fall and winter)," he says.

In hot weather, the best time to water a lawn is early in the morning, when the temperature is not as sweltering. Watering deeply every three to four days will promote stronger, healthier roots.