It is a pleasure for children going to school. And if the school environment is charming then the students will definitely have a happy and nice time learning. To keep the school premises green, by having vegetation, trees, shrubs and herbs, is very important and the reasons for such are manifold, some of which are: (1) Beautification of school premises, (2) Provide shade and reduce air temperature, (3) Minimize air pollution by providing oxygen, (4) Improve physical and mental health, (5) Reduce stress, (6) Have a chance to re memorize and recollect information, (7) Enhance academic performance, and (8) Get some botanical/environmental learning. Hence green views might boost academic achievement of the children.

The details of the project landscaping of the school territory

You should pay attention to the following points that are important to consider:

1. Children walking in the school yard should be clearly visible from the porch of the school and other areas from which it is assumed to conduct supervision of them.

2. Trees and shrubs planted in the immediate vicinity of the school building or verandahs may threaten the safety of children, as well as serve as a shelter for vandals. Risk zones are best planted with groundcover plants. Make sure that the green spaces do not block the security lighting.

3. Flowers and lawn grass need sunlight, you can not plant them in places of permanent shading. In addition, when planning landscaping and landscaping of the school territory, consider the water supply of areas with vegetation. Preference should be given to an automatic watering system.

4. Do not plan to plant large trees near the school building, they may block access to daylight in the classrooms.

5. The greatest harmony could be achieved, planting shrubs and groundcover plants of the same species.

6. Mulching flower beds and decorative groups will facilitate the care of school plantings, significantly reducing the growth of weeds.

7. Focus on the width of the lawn mower when planting trees and shrubs. Plants, fences, paved paths, and buildings should not interfere with its progress.

8. Choose for planting the most suitable to your climate, winter-hardy, hardy and easy-to-care plants.

9. Large trees should be planted at a sufficiently large distance from each other.

10. Think about who will provide regular care for plants, carry out their timely feeding, watering, pruning.

The vegetation not only required in the school but every where in your vicinity if space allows to grow theses items. The principles of landscaping and floriculture needs to adhered to while planning any kind of vegetation, shrubs or 🌳 to be planted. The properly raised plants as discussed provide suufucient oxygen and also have the aesthetic value which again act as stimulii for students after some break and also act as stress booster..... Many more reasons to cultivate such vegetation..... For better health.

Let the children be in a vegetation environment. Long time is key factor. If the chileren look at the plants, he or she will ask some questions about the plants. After a long time, they may generate interesting feeling or thinking, someone is likely to study it.

Hi Elisabet,

I am attaching here a study I did with my colleagues to evaluate the economic values of trees in a college campus. I cited educator Richard Louv in this paper whose 2005 book inspired me enormously to plant and take care of trees around schools. Here below are 2 references of his you should find of interest.

Louv, R. (2005). Last Child in the Woods: Saving our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder (Chapel Hill, NC: Algonquin Books).

Louv, R. (2011). The Nature Principle: Reconnecting with Life in a Virtual Age (Chapel Hill, NC: Algonquin Books).

In the attached paper you should find more references valuable to your work. Good luck!

Check out the Research section on Child and Nature Network website you will find multiple studies that probe your question. In summary studies indicate gardens are valuable in both social/emotional terms, kinestic and spacial contextual development, as well as, cognitive/understanding through garden interaction.

Planting trees in schools has many importance and benefits, including increasing the beauty of the place and giving it a comfortable luster for students

It improves student health, increases focus rates and a sense of happiness

Air purification and easy breathing.

It provides a state of psychological comfort and emotional calm in children.

Trees and vegetation are the sign of life. Without trees life is unthinkable due to absence of oxygen. Oxygen rich fresh air and a cool environment is dependent on the presence of a proportionate number of trees or green vegetation. Trees not only give oxygen but also give shade, flower, fruits and overall eye soothing pleasant environment which is very much essential for the students of any level from school to university. So, vegetation, shrubs and trees are highly beneficial for maintaining a healthy atmosphere for the students.

It creates a psychological comfort for children and makes the learning environment a suitable and attractive environment for learning.

Good answer Dr. Bruno Borsari .

Interesting discussion.

Emotional aspects are very important in the teaching and learning process.

Thank you all and Bruno Borsari thank you for the references

To all the insightful answers above I would like to add that the presence of small fauna (insects, shrews, spiders, worms, etc.) can teach children not to be afraid of critters in adulthood. It can also teach them about life and death on a small enough scale to help them understand. Having them tend a garden helps them learn where food comes from, and to appreciate what goes into growing it.

Vegetation like flowering trees and shrubs beautify the school yard. Children can know more about nature, particularly on botanical and entomological aspects. Plants are the main source of oxygen, hence keeping the air fresh. Also, when distressed, they can pass their free time under the shade of such trees.