a new
o u t d o o r s
IN S T A N T IM P A C T
4 copper
fittings for
COPPER
ECLECTIC
Junk drawer finds
such as a napkin
ring (2) and a
doorknob (3) are
perfect holders for
grasses. Copper
plumbing fittings, (1)
and (4), are sold in
hardware stores,
usually for less than
$1 apiece.
Grasses and sedges
shown are:
1) ‘Ice Dance'
sedge (Carex)
2) Ruby grass
(Melinis nerviglumis),
feather reed grass
(Calamagrostis),
and silver maiden
grass
(Miscanthus)
3) Sea oats
(Chasmanthium)
4) Seed heads of
reed canary grass
(Phalaris)
and switch
grass
(Panicum),
with
feather reed grass
1 1 4 NOVEMBER
2009
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