Installation of Earth Saver®
Rice Straw Wattles

Stake Earth Saver Rice Straw Wattles to contour of slope in a 2" to 5" trench. For sandy soils, dig a 3" to 5" trench. For dense soils, dig a 2" to 3" trench. Place Earth Saver RIce Straw Wattle firmly in the trench. Stakes are to be placed at each end of the Earth Saver and every 4', leaving 2"of the stake above the Earth Saver. Pack soil against the wattles on the uphill side. For continuous rows, Earth Saver should be firmly butted, not overlapped. Earth Saver rows should be placed horizontally, approximately 10' to 25’ apart on slope, depending on site and soil conditions. When Earth Saver is used on flat ground, drive stakes in vertically; when used on slopes, drive the stakes at an angle towards the uphill side of the slope. Closer spacing is needed to catch sediment for sandy soil and high rainfall. Wider spacing is needed for heavy soil, low rainfall and low sediment loads.