When he returned to China in the mid-1950's, he spent a decade building and maintaining hydroelectric plants.

Mr. Broemmer was a $60,000-a-year manager overseeing two supervisors and 15 workers who maintained the offices and plants.

It also has contracts to maintain nuclear plants such as the one at Hinkley Point.

Maintaining larval and nectar plants is critical for conservation of these butterflies.

The large tubs retain more moisture, making it easier to maintain plants not only through the hot days of summer but the frosty nights in winter.

Every few mornings, snap off faded petunias and geraniums to maintain plants and sustain bloom.

He maintained tropical plants in his hothouse; he owned small jungle creatures at various times.

Rhododendron: After bloom, if necessary, to maintain plants in size for their space.

Even now, to maintain current plants while investing in new generating, transmission and distribution facilities, the country needs about $6 billion annually.

The company will maintain plants in Milwaukee and Lewiston, Me.