We worked Saturday, September 26th on the bed at Arrowhead ES. We got quite a bit accomplished. The volunteers were Brenda Armitage, Jason Haywood of Virginia Beach Property Design, Aimee Haywood, Shanonn Severts, Rachael S., Lily H., & Faith K. from our Local Brownie Troop 4160.
We worked from 3-5 PM. During which, we transplanted the Dwarf Nandinas to fill in the holes along the walkway, moved the remaining DNandinas around to create the best visual effect, dug up 2 of the 3 areas of Luriope and separated them to install 2-3 staggered rows at the front of the bed facing the grassy area 1/2 way down the front area adjacent to the grassy field. We also planted in the circle 2 separate areas of Bearded Irises and 4 Mums (2 yellow, 2 pink), which were donated by the community. On a previous date, other volunteers planted 4-5 Heavenly Bamboo bushes under the Crepe Mertle trees, installed an oval planting area with Varigated Luriope encircling, and a flowering bush (of unknown species - small light pink trumpet-shaped flower, small oval leaves with at times, burgandy stems). The oval planting area is the only area where perennials or decorative plants were installed for ease in maintenance by the City. Approximately 95% of the plant materials were donated by the community.
The work that remains is to divide the remaining Luriope to continue the staggered rows outlining the outter edge of the bed adjacent to the grassy field. Will you help?
Contact Brenda Armitage at 714-2772. All is needed is to dig, divide and plant.
