Re-sowing the grass

Over the summer a large rectangle of our school field had a marquee on it and the grass underneath died. One of our Post16 Horticulture Groups is learning about Garden Maintenance so we decided to repair and re-sow the grass.

First they installed a fence around the area to protect it. Then they weeded and scarified the surface ready for sowing. They sprinkled grass seed evenly over the area at roughly 35g/m2. Finally they watered it in. Job well done!

It’s been fairly wet and sunny since then so we’re hoping for rapid germination!

Students develop very high levels of positive behaviour and feel extremely safe. They are very considerate, very respectful and caring of others and highly positive about learning.

– Ofsted report

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