This will help dry the soil. In normal conditions, placing mulch around rose plants is a good idea.

VOA: special.2010.06.15

He spent another year choosing the best pictures and placing them in a meaningful order.

VOA: special.2009.03.23

And they are placing animals in temporary homes until their owners can take them back.

VOA: special.2009.02.23

Three researchers at the University of California at San Francisco presented information about a drug company's marketing campaign that included placing research articles in medical journals.

VOA: special.2009.10.08

Some stores began placing a small sign in the store window.

VOA: special.2009.12.14

White House officials say the president has a clear obligation to assess the effectiveness of U.S.strategy before placing more American troops in harm's way.

VOA: standard.2009.10.25

The oil slick threatens ever-larger swaths of the U.S.coastline, placing sensitive marine ecosystems in peril.

VOA: standard.2010.05.02

When Ghanaian goalkeeper Daniel Agyei then saved Brazilian Alex Teixeira's effort, Emmanuel Badu clinched the cup by placing his shot in the corner of the net.

VOA: standard.2009.10.17

And as the country prepared for a period of mourning, people were seen lighting candles and placing flowers in front of the Presidential Palace in Poland's capital Warsaw.

VOA: standard.2010.04.10

Saudi Arabia has led an effort to protect those most vulnerable to the deadly virus, placing limits on those who want to take part in the Hajj pilgrimage later this year.

VOA: standard.2009.08.09

But,I think in general it will be very,very well received," The U.S.is placing great importance on improving relations with Egypt and with veteran Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, after tensions during the Bush Administration.

VOA: standard.2009.05.09