Some gardeners use leaf mulch fine particles of leaves instead of wood mulch around trees, especially young trees.

VOA: special.2009.06.30

The project leader says some of the birds place pieces of wood on heavy machinery like bulldozers.

VOA: special.2009.10.06

Some used natural materials like wood on the outside of the house for a pleasing appearance.

VOA: special.2009.10.27

Some word experts say the expression to frame someone comes from the way wood must be fitted closely around a painting or photograph to frame it.

VOA: special.2010.02.21

Some cleared the ground of trees and cut them into wood for houses.

VOA: special.2009.05.28

On top of the wood, he put some grass and dry branches.

VOA: special.2010.05.01

For example, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation lists some dos and don'ts of composting on its Web site: Do add lime, small amounts of wood ashes or crushed eggshells to the compost pile.

VOA: special.2009.06.23

He fashioned a solid body guitar from one piece of wood, and attached some electronic devices to amplify the sound.

VOA: standard.2009.08.14