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.
Spray the leaves of the brush with the herbicide solution until the foliage is evenly coated. Spray the stems near the base of the brush plants with the herbicide solution. Allow up to 10 days for the brush to die, then clear the dead plants from the area. Repeat this application if new growth occurs until the entire area is clear and the brush does not return.