Flower beds get refreshed by ASG

The flower beds between the Student Union and the Visual Arts Center will soon receive a comprehensive makeover.

On Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, ASG members will be working to beautify the plant boxes.

Jhoselyn Hernandez, ASG director of community affairs, will manage the process of weeding and replanting the fixture.

“That flower bed is adopted. I took initiative to beautify it because of all the nasty plants and stuff, it’s very visible to everyone,” she said.

ASG purchased shovels, rakes, towels and other equipment for the project.

Bill Pasley, head groundskeeper at MHCC, will use his expertise to pick out plants that are both gorgeous and long-lasting.

ASG will  station a new plaque somewhere near the flower bed.

“We are figuring that out, but it will be different. We want a formal plaque, and possibly a colored one instead of a normal brown one,” said Hernandez.

She said that ASG will formalize staff responsibility for the flower box maintenance next year, so that it is kept up year-round.