SODDING 



T IKE seeding, sodding should be done 

 ^~*^ in the early spring or fall to get 

 the best results. Oftentimes it is neces- 

 sary to do the work in midsummer and 

 this, while not advisable, can be success- 

 fully accomplished if the sods are laid 

 soon after they are cut and then copiously 

 watered every day until all danger of 

 drying out has passed. 



In butting the sods together, use a 

 wooden mallet, and pound the sod into 

 close contact with the loam beneath, flat- 

 tening all joints so that the growth will 

 be uniform. 



On large seeded areas outline these with 

 a border of sods, which gives a well-de- 

 fined edge and trim appearance to the 

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