Landscape Committee
About the Landscape Committee
After the renovation of the school building was completed half way through the 2015-16 school year, the school grounds was left in a rather sorry state. The school was in need of some help getting Haycock back into shape. So, the Landscape Committee was created in 2016-17 to address this need and see what the PTA can do to help.
In just the first few years we've already made significant impact around the grounds. Most notably the Anne Rosenbaum Butterfly Garden over by the Kiss N Ride and the beds either side of the front entrance of the school and the brick paved Kiss n Ride. We have also been liaising with the school Administration and FCPS Facilities to get the grounds back in shape after the renovation. For example, taking out dead trees, cleaning up the areas around the marquee sign, and getting the playing field back into usage.
We are always looking for parents to join our little committee. So, if you're a gardener at home or just have a passion for plants & nature, please contact Sarah Crane at [email protected]
In just the first few years we've already made significant impact around the grounds. Most notably the Anne Rosenbaum Butterfly Garden over by the Kiss N Ride and the beds either side of the front entrance of the school and the brick paved Kiss n Ride. We have also been liaising with the school Administration and FCPS Facilities to get the grounds back in shape after the renovation. For example, taking out dead trees, cleaning up the areas around the marquee sign, and getting the playing field back into usage.
We are always looking for parents to join our little committee. So, if you're a gardener at home or just have a passion for plants & nature, please contact Sarah Crane at [email protected]
A shout out to the local businesses we've worked with on all these projects completed so far since fall 2016!
We've also ordered benches online & used the online business (Bricks R Us) for the Brick-A-Thon fundraiser. If you're interested in any of the businesses we've worked with, don't hesitate to contact us for review & recommendation.
- Merrifield Garden Center -- the source of many of our plants
- O'Grady's Landscaping -- hardscape for Brick-A-Thon Kiss N' Ride project
- Blue Iris Gardens -- the plants & planting on the slope at the Kiss N' Ride
We've also ordered benches online & used the online business (Bricks R Us) for the Brick-A-Thon fundraiser. If you're interested in any of the businesses we've worked with, don't hesitate to contact us for review & recommendation.
Planter Boxes Clean Up Day -- October 23rd, 2016
Installing the Butterfly Garden & prepping / planting the front beds by the main entrance -- April 30th, 2017
Pavers installed along the back of the school building by the playground to address unsightly mud & erosion -- October 7th, 2017
Fall Garden Party, October 15th, 2017