1. Prepare consists of getting the wood surface ready for stain and finish application, and includes wood conditioning. Before you start a refinishing or finishing project, be sure that the wood's surface is dry and free of old finishes in poor condition, paint, wax, grease, polish, dirt or other foreign matter.
Miscanthus. This is an informational site about Miscanthus, an ornamental grass that has invaded and naturalized in native plant communities in parts of eastern and mid-Atlantic United States.
Xerophyllum tenax is a North American species of plants in the corn lily family. It is known by several common names, including bear grass, squaw grass, soap grass, quip-quip, and Indian basket grass. Xerophyllum tenax has flowers with six tepals and six stamens borne in a terminal raceme.The plant can grow to 15â150 cm in height. It grows in bunches with the leaves wrapped around and extending from a small stem at ground level.The leaves are 30â100 cm long and 2â6 mm wide, dull olive green with toothed edges. The slightly fragrant white flowers emerge from a tall stalk that bolts from the base.he plant can grow to 15â150 cm in height. It grows in bunches with the leaves wrapped around and extending from a small stem at ground level. The leaves are 30â100 cm long and 2â6 mm wide, dull olive green with toothed edges. The slightly fragrant white flowers emerge from a tall stalk that bolts from the base.