Each time green thumbs at Exford Primary School attempted to inspire some life in the gardens, plants would die.
Soil quality was so poor, it was almost impossible for anything to survive, assistant principal Adam Bright says.
But after receiving a $1000 Western Water grant to purchase good soil, not only are the plants surviving, they’re thriving.
“The soil quality at the back of the school was so poor, things we planted there previously had died,” Mr Bright says.
“We used the grant money – and put in a little bit of our money to top it up – to purchase some new soil. We bought drought-tolerant [native] plants, and the kids did all the planting.”
Mr Bright says the pupils are “thrilled” to be able to walk past the garden beds, water the plants and see them blossom.
“They’ve been thrilled because their plants aren’t dying … they’re thriving.”
Western Water has put out a call to other Melton and Bacchus Marsh schools and community groups who may need funding of up to $2000 as part of its grants program.
For more information and eligibility criteria, visit westernwater.com.au or call 9218 5527.
Entries close Friday, September 23, and grant recipients will be announced during Water Week in October.
