Lawn looks ugly- Please help

[ArborPark]

Hello
I live in Allen, TX and this is my first spring as a home owner. It appears that I may not have started the watering in advance but this has caused my lawn to look ugly ( .
Please check this link.
https://picasaweb.google.com/1051205455 ... 5420616706

You can see that the strip of lawn on the other side of the footpath looks good. Neibhbor's lawn looks even better Can you please suggest what I can do recover my lawn?

Appreciate your help

[wsommariva]

Do you put down grub chemicals? Assuming grubs are a problem in area, could have dead grass. Dig down and look for them.

Grass needs 1 inch of water a week, at least in New Jersey. So, water it and see if it grows. If not, throw topsoil on top and reseed/starter fert/lime if needed.

Also, get friendly with your neighbor and seek advise.