SODDING. The Purchaser acknowledges that grading and sodding shall be done between June and October or at such other times as weather conditions permit as per the Vendor's scheduling program. The Purchaser agrees that he shall be solely responsible for watering, and general maintenance of sod from the Closing Date or from the date that sod is laid, whichever shall be the later, and the Vendor shall have no obligation in that regard. In the event the Vendor is, for any reason, required to replace laid sod, the Vendor shall not be obligated to do so until payment has been made therefor by the Purchaser and if so replaced, the Purchaser agrees to reimburse the Vendor for the costs and expense of same as determined by the Vendor.
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SODDING. On specified areas, establish a healthy stand of grass by furnishing and placing sod, rolling, fertilizing (starter fertilizer required)( Application of fertilizer will be at the request by the County only and in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and Orange County Ordinance 2022-03.), watering, and maintaining the sodded areas.
A. Quantity and frequency – The County’s Representative will determine when to begin this work.
SODDING. Block sod shall be placed at all grate inlets, manholes and culvert headwalls.
SODDING. The Owner shall:
SODDING. Lay sod in rows, perpendicular to slope and with cross joints staggered.
SODDING. A. After soil preparation, scarify the surface to a depth of 3/8 inch using a chain drag, chain link, or rake.
B. Do not deliver more sod than can be laid over a 24 hour period.
C. Do not lay sod on frozen ground.
D. Keep soil bed slightly moist during laying of sod.
X. Xxx sod smoothly, edge to edge. Establish firm jointing between sod pieces with no visible soil between. Stagger joints. Lay sod perpendicular to slopes.
F. Water sod lightly as sodding progresses to prevent drying. Roll sod diagonally with a light roller, leveling irregularities and sealing joints. Do not roll with a saturated subgrade.
G. In order to facilitate drainage, place sod flush with pavement on the uphill side of pavement. Place sod slightly below pavement on the downhill side of pavement.
H. Hold sod back from tree trunks in a radius of 18 inches taken from the tree trunk.
I. On sod placed on three to one slopes, secure sod with stakes. Drive stakes flush with grade.
J. Place signs on all newly laid sod indicating "New Sod, Please stay off." Place signs at 50' to 100' intervals as appropriate.
SODDING. The Contractor shall establish a stand of grass sod in the necessary areas of construction by furnishing and installing sod, fertilizing, watering, and maintaining the sodded areas in accordance with F.D.O.T.'s Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, Section 575, most recent edition, except where authorized by the County's Representative. In established areas, unless otherwise approved by the County's Representative, replacement sod shall be of the same type as the existing sod (i.e. replace Bahia sod with Bahia sod). An exception to this is in shaded areas in which case shade tolerant Floratam Sod will be used. Every piece of sod will be pegged (minimum 3 pegs per piece of sod) if area to be sodded has a slope of three-to-one (3:1) or greater. Thoroughly water the sod immediately after placing. Do not apply more than one inch of water per acre per week for establishment. Use watering equipment that will prevent damage to the finished sod surface. The contractor shall keep the sod in a moist condition for a period of 30 days or until a firm root system and healthy stand of grass is established, whichever is longer. The minimum rate of application of fertilizer (12-0-8) shall be one thousand (1,000) pounds per acre.
SODDING. 5.16.1 The Owner shall sod the whole of each Lot, except for its driveway, walkway, patio and garden areas, upon completion of construction of the dwelling located thereon.
5.16.2 The Owner shall grade and sod all portions of public highways which are not paved, and all drainage xxxxxx on public or private property, in accordance with the standards of the Town.
5.16.3 All Lots or Blocks adjacent to sodded lands containing occupied homes shall be graded, seeded/sodded and maintained to the satisfaction of the Town, if left vacant for longer than six months. Immediately upon completion of the grading operations, any land that will not have construction activity within 6 months or during the dry period of June, July and August, will be topsoiled and revegetated/seeded to prevent erosion by either wind, rain or stormwater. The Owner will ensure, through appropriate maintenance of the terra-seeded area, that adequate germination occurs within 3 weeks of planting to establish a stable vegetative cover. If in the sole opinion of the Town Engineer (or his designate) adequate germination of the seeded area has not occurred, additional terra- seeding and/or sodding will be required until acceptable ground cover is established.
SODDING. 4.09.1 The Owner covenants and agrees that it shall be responsible for:
a) Sodding the entirety of each lot upon completion of building construction, except for the driveway, walkway, patio and landscaped areas’
b) Grading and sodding the boulevard portions of streets and all drainage xxxxxx on public or private property;