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placed that the strips will lay along rather than up and down the 

 slope. Less washing at the joints will result if this method is fol- 

 lowed. Sod on slopes should be anchored with short pegs driven into 

 the grounds. 



After the sod is laid it should be thoroughly soaked, tamped and 

 rolled in order that it will be level and adhere firmly to the soil 

 beneath. Newly laid sod should te watered copiously until the 

 danger of drying out is passed. 



The cost of sodding depends upon local conditions. Generally 

 sod is sold by the square (100 square feet) with laying cost included 

 or separate. The cost will often determine the extent that sodding 

 can be done. Where the season is favorable and the proper prepara- 

 tion is made it is just as practical to seed level areas as to sod them. 

 Where slopes would have a tendency to wash badly before grass could 

 grow, it is almost a necessity to sod. Sod is particularly valuable for 

 securing quick effects, especially in summer when it would be impos- 

 sible to start grass seed, and for giving a neat finish to a place newly 

 graded. 



