Hugh Thompson, an Army helicopter pilot who rescued Vietnamese civilians during the My Lai massacre, reported the killings to his superior officers in a rage over what he had seen, testified at the inquiries and received a commendation from the Army three decades later, died January 6 in Alexandria, La. He was 62.
How Much Should I Water? Obviously, this depends on the season, the grass type, and the soil type. A general rule of thumb is that your lawn should receive at least 1 inch of water per week. However, how often you water also depends on how you want you lawn to look.
After theyâre done, let the water run until youâve soaked both sod and soil thoroughly. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images News/Getty Images. Watering During the Next Two Weeks. Once all the new sod is in place, and youâve given it its initial big dose of water, continue to water it regularly and well. According to some vendors, most homeowners water their sod lawns too often, but not deeply enough. The first two weeks after installation are critical, so water the sod long enough that the water gets down to the roots and the soil underneath them. Never let the sod dry out completely.