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On steep slopes , where the use of a machine for spreading or mixing is not practicable , the fertilizer shall be spread by hand and raked in and thoroughly mixed with the soil to a depth of approximately 2 inches . G . Placing Sod : The sod shall be placed on the prepared surface , with edges in close contact and shall be firmly and smoothly embedded by light tamping with appropriate tools . Where sodding is used in drainage ditches , the setting of the pieces shall be staggered so as to avoid a continuous seam along the line of flow . Along the edges of such staggered areas , the offsets of individual strips shall not exceed 6 inches . In order to prevent erosion caused by vertical edges at the outer limits , the outer pieces of sod shall be tamped so as to produce a featheredge effect . Where sodding is placed abutting paved shoulder , the contractor is to ensure that the finished sod elevation is 1 '/2 " below paved shoulder . On slopes greater than 3 : 1 , the Contractor shall prevent the sod from sliding by means of wooden pegs driven through the sod blocks into firm earth , at suitable intervals . Sodding shall not be performed when weather and soil conditions are , in the Engineer' s opinion , unsuitable for proper results . Sod shall be placed around all structures , equipment pads , etc . H . Watering : The areas on which the sod is to be placed shall contain sufficient moisture , as determined by the Engineer , for optimum results . After being placed , the sod shall be kept in a moist condition to the full depth of the rooting zone for at least 2 weeks . Thereafter , the Contractor shall apply water as needed until the sod roots and starts to grow for a minimum of 60 days ( or until final acceptance , whichever is latest ) . I . Maintenance : The Contractor shall , at his expense , maintain the sodded areas in a satisfactory condition until final acceptance of the project . Such maintenance shall include repairing of any damaged areas and replacing areas in which the establishment of the grass stand does not appear to be developing satisfactorily . Replanting or repair necessary due to the Contractor' s negligence , carelessness or failure to provide routine maintenance shall be at the Contractor' s expense . The Contractor shall maintain the sodded area up to the final acceptance date as directed by the Engineer . Grass height shall not exceed 6 " without mowing . J . Article 575- 5 ( Page 669 ) . The first two paragraphs under this Article are deleted and the following substituted : The contract unit price for sodding shall include the costs of sod , fertilizer ( 2 applications ) , mowing , disposal of clippings , water , tools , equipment , labor and all other incidentals necessary . FAEngineering\Special Projects\Enclave Subdivision\Contract Documents\Contract Documents\The Enclave . doc\961 IA & 0001 - Technical Provisions . doc . 1 S -