Owens Company, the Oscar statuette is seen in different stages of its manufacture, from the dull, pewterlike first casting to the final, polished, 24-carat gold-plated finish. Bill Zars | Staff Photographer. Molten metal is poured in a mold to begin the building of an Oscar. Bill Zars | Staff Photographer.
Kill grass by pulling it from around lily turf. Liriope or lily turf (Liriope muscari) works well as a border or foundation plant. Lily turf features grasslike, dark green foliage and vibrant purple flowers making it a welcome addition to many yards.
Kill the Weeds Naturally. If you already have weeds you can use one of these three things to kill them: 1  Boiling water â this is more effective than many expensive chemical herbicides. 2  Just boil water and pour it on your weeds, but do NOT pour it on your plants because it will kill them too.f you already have weeds you can use one of these three things to kill them: 1  Boiling water â this is more effective than many expensive chemical herbicides. 2  Just boil water and pour it on your weeds, but do NOT pour it on your plants because it will kill them too.