Pupils' garden revamp

GREEN-FINGERED pupils from a Tyneside school are making the most of a garden makeover.

GRATEFUL Pat Lowery, Tricia Elgaloud, Carol Hill and Gill Hardy at a special St Lawrence's RC School assembly to thank P&G for its donationCAPTION(S):One last word to ensure your containers always look their best. At the beginning of the season, pinch back your herbs and those plants that tend to branch out to encourage fuller growth. Then regularly pinch back to keep them compact and to encourage growth where you want it."The children have also taken the opportunity to plant sunflowers and other plants around the storage units so it really has transformed the patch of land - it looks great."They headed north to Wooler in Northumberland to take part in one of the UK's biggest outdoor educational events of its kind dedicated to rural life.CAPTION(S):Remove flowers as they fade to keep your planters and containers looking fresh. Use sharp shears when cutting back. Groom your containers often to remove any dead leaves, damaged foliage and to check for any pest problems before they become big problems.And they swapped their usual computers and other learning tools for wheelbarrows and gardening equipment to experience the delights of growing fruit and vegetables on an allotment.

GRATEFUL Pat Lowery, Tricia Elgaloud, Carol Hill and Gill Hardy at a special St Lawrence's RC School assembly to thank P&G for its donation