Page 20 - Social Studies STD 3

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Read the following conversation about the stages of planting
trees, grass, and flowers.
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Dotto Hamis, I passed by your school and saw flowerbeds,
grass, and trees. They are very attractive.

Hamis Of course. In our school, there are flowerbeds, grass,

and trees. They provide fresh air and scents.

Dotto Ooh! How did you manage to have such a beautiful
environment?

Hamis We started with an idea about the kind of grass,
flowers and trees we wanted to plant.

Dotto Oooh! Tell me more.

Hamis First, make sure you choose a fertile area to plant

your grass, trees, and flowers.

Dotto This is a great idea! I like it.

Hamis That is not all. You should also clean up the area.

The area should be ready for planting trees, grass,
and flowers.

Dotto I really enjoy this knowledge. What are the next
steps?

Hamis You should improve the soil fertility by mixing it
with manure before planting.

Dotto Wow Hamis! What do you do next?

Hamis We till the land and choose the seedlings we need.
Then we plant them.

Dotto I get you! That is why your school environment is
attractive.

Hamis We also look after the blocks of plants, grass and

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