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with no visible means of lifting the stone? Nobody ever saw him working, but the work was completed. I believed he lived in the 20's or 30's. I don't know what state he lived in. Thanks

Edward Leedskalnin was the one who built the Coral Castle and did so, to the best he could, without others observing him. Though there are some who say that he DID have visable means of lifting the stone.

2008-12-17 08:50:39 by lynn

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I don't like manufactured stone and would like to use flat stones I have found for outside flooring in a garden- to put furniture on. What would I use to lay the stone/ how would I go about doing this?

yes natural stone will work well and look grate. to start mark out the area you will lay the stone, level it out as best you can. if close to the house ,grade it so water will run away from the house.lay down a base of coarse sand.level it out and moisten it with a garden hose fine spray,then tamp it down to settle it in good. start laying your stones down make sure you level each stone to the one next to it.when all the stones are down spread sand over the whole area.with a broom sweep the sand into the spaces between the stones, when done spray the area once more to settle in the sand..and your done.let it dry and if needed add more sand to fill in any spaces

2008-02-20 18:29:17 by Jewel

Price: $63.00

Durable brass construction
Concealed mounting with no exposed hardware
Chrome finish with polished brass accents

I am an oversea marketing supervisor in China,my boss asked me to deploite oversea market.our company supply granite ,marble ,sandstone ,slab,tiles,cube stone,mosaic,monement ,carving stones,countertop,vanitytop,stairs,garden furnitures and we also produce stone productions as clients' request.How can I do it well?
If any one can offer me someone who want to import stone productions in China ?it will be great appreciated.My E-mail &yahoo!messeger is :stonemaster@yahoo.cn

Did you try
www.alibaba.com?
lots of buyers and sellers go there.

2008-04-02 00:27:20 by Adon

Price: $19.95 $7.89

Made from polyresin
Measures 10 1/2" diameter x 1/2" thick

I would like to get a 500kg 7 metre long nile crocodile as a kind of guard dog to stop the people stealing my garden plants and ornamental furniture. I woke up this morning to find 8 staddle stones missing from my garden , and last week i had some beautiful Branson garden furniture go missing. So would a nile crocodile stop any would be thief ??? I have a large pond it could live in, and it doesn't come under the dangerous dogs act either.. any suggestions ?

What a great idea

2008-10-20 05:18:28 by kicker

We want to create a mediteranean style garden and patio. We have a large low walled Patio area in buff/sandstone colour slabs. Garden rather boring at the moment !

Need some inspirational ideas please on design and colours ?

We have a

A large square lawn with Shrub borders either side. A largish pond at the end of the garden and beyond that a greenhouse and shed

We want to put a path way in perhaps stepping stones leading from patio to Greenhouse/shed at end of garden.

Perhaps incorporate an Archway somewhere on the lawn
but no sure any ideas ? to break up large boring lawn.

We have blue mosaic Patio Furniture. My hubby has built a nice Med style BBQ.

What Colour Pots/containers for Patio Plants should we get ?
Should we keep to same colour blue as Furniture or use different colours of blues/turquoises or ???



Any other suggestions ?

I'd use whites alot, as this is a frequent building colour in the mediterranean - where it adds a touch of cool and calm. Otherwise brilliant blues, as you suggest, are great.

Many countries have decorative bright tiles, so if you add these, this will enhance the overall impact.

Add terracotta pots, for urns and general potting.

For flowers and plants, consider the Mediterranean Fan Palm - Chamearops humilis. This is hardy in areas as far north as the UK, once more than a couple of years old. Try some succulents too, such as Aloe Striatula - this grows well in my central England garden. Also, some of the Century plants are great, and will live if given a sheltered position, Agave americana: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Agave _americana4.jpg These grow around the med area too, frequently seen on cliffs etc.

Add in some bright coloured flowers too, though the bouganvilleas seen around the med are not that hardy, but can be sheltered during winter. Oleanders are frequently found, with whites, pinks and reds being common around the med: http://www.floridata.com/ref/N/nerium.cf m

If you can afford an Olive tree, even better, as this will add a really interesting touch (the larger ones can be pricey). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olive Otherwise, a grape vine would be great, allowing you to admire the bunches of grapes hanging from its vines - it could be grown over an arch, or pergola.

I'd also add some mediterranean herbs, such as Origanum, which also add a ton of flowers when blooming, for extra interest.

Hope this helps. Good luck! Rob

2008-07-04 02:23:25 by fussy