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| Side-dressing
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The application of fertilizer or organic matter around a plant, the material being left on the soil surface rather than being dug in. Also known as top-dressing. |
| Sidelight
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A vertical window beside a door or another window. |
| Sidelights
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Tall, narrow windows, which admit light, along the sides of a door. |
| Sidewalk
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Paved walkway running along the sides of a street. |
| Siding
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Any variety of materials used as final covering on the exterior of a house. Siding provides insulation and makes the exterior of the home more attractive. Materials such as aluminum or vinyl siding eliminate the need for repeated painting. |
| Siding, bevel
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Wedge shaped boards, installed so that each board is lapped over the edge of the board below. |
| Siding, dolly varden
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Bevel siding, which is a wedge shaped board, installed so that each board is lapped over the edge of the board below, that has the addition of an L-shaped cutout at the edge or side of the wedge, overlapping the top of the board below. |
| Siding, drop
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Tongue and groove joint siding that is available in a variety of patterns. |
| Siding, shiplap
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Siding board that has an L-shaped cutout at the top and bottom of each piece so that they overlap and fit tightly against the adjoining piece. |
| Sieve
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A garden sieve is a frame with a mesh bottom. Mainly used for separating compost, but sometimes used in very stony gardens. Home made ones made out of two by fours, 2' x 2' with a 1/2 inch hardcloth bottom is most handy. |
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