In one of the most horrific incidents of violence against civilians during the Vietnam War, a company of American soldiers brutally killed the majority of the population of the South Vietnamese hamlet of My Lai in March 1968.
Water the grass seed for 5 to 10 minutes immediately after seeding. Set the sprinkler timer to water the grass seed 5 to 10 minutes three times a day, beginning before sunrise and ending in midafternoon.
Zoysia grass is difficult to remove once it is established, so planting it is a long-term decision. The best time of year to apply grass seed is late summer into early fall. You can also seed in the spring. After new seed is applied is the one time to break the recommended protocol for watering. The general rule is to water infrequently, but when you do, water deeply. With new seed however, you need to water your lawn very lightly each day for about 3 weeks. There is more than one way to apply grass seed.