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Sand and scrap plywood to make a box in which to lay out the mosaic's design. (Or spread the sand on a plastic tarp.) 2. Mosaic stones. Choose flat pebbles or cobbles in colors you like. Go Botany: New England Wild Flower Society. Plants Growing Guide How to Grow Flowers Roses Bulbs Shrubs Perennials Houseplants.
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