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• <br />What is It <br />Sodding stabilizes an area by establishing permanent vegetation, providing erosion and <br />sedimentation controls, and providing areas where storm water can infiltrate the ground. <br />socatuc <br /> <br />` I <br />, 'Y .10,1 <br />pA rrern. <br />I I ? I i <br />_ .?- _ .__ .... ??- ? ~:?fien-rhe sne is <br />an?i sad iongiately vaTFR a death <br />t° y.taelishec <br />of d' as 0eedel- !- - <br />FIGURE 4.16 SODDING <br />(Modification from County of Fairfax, 1987) <br />When and Where to Use It <br />Sodding is appropriate for any graded or cleared area that might erode and where a permanent, <br />long-lived plant cover is needed immediately. Examples of where sodding can be used are buffer <br />zones, stream banks, dikes, swales, slopes, outlets, level spreaders, and filter strips. <br />=to Consider <br />7h7a:t <br />F <br />The soil surface should be fine-graded before laying down the sod. Topsoil may be needed in areas <br />where the soil textures are inadequate (see topsoil discussion in section on Permanent Seeding and <br />Planting). Lime and fertilizers should be added to the soil to promote good growth conditions. <br />Sodding can be applied in alternating strips or other patterns, or alternate areas can be seeded to <br />reduce expense. Sod should not be planted during very hot or wet weather. Sod should not be <br />placed on slopes that are greater than 3:1 if they are to be mowed. If placed on steep slopes, sod <br />should be laid with staggered joints and/or be pegged. In areas such as steep slopes or next to <br />• <br />?J <br />4-66 <br />Chapter 4-Site-Specific Indust, Storm Water BMPs •