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.
Mix Herbicide Spray. You can achieve 76 to 100 percent root kill by spraying with a mixture of the herbicides Reclaimâ¢ and Remdyâ¢. To ensure a thorough coating of the foliage, add either liquid dishwashing detergent or a non-ionic surfactant to the spray mix (see table).