Adopt a Flowerbed Volunteer Program 2023 | Public Domain Pictures
Adopt a Flowerbed Volunteer Program 2023 | Public Domain Pictures
•Beautification Commission
15915 Southfield Road
Allen Park, MI 48101
313-386-7302
Adopt-A-Flowerbed Program
GUIDELINES
Flowerbed Assignment
Residents/businesses wishing to adopt a flowerbed should contact the Beautification Commission to choose a flowerbed site open for adoption. Flowerbeds are adopted on an annual basis.
Expectations
Once residents/businesses have committed to adopt a flowerbed, they will be responsible for:
• Preparing soil for planting
• Purchasing and planting flowers/plants
Flowers/plants should grow no higher than 24 inches
Potted flowers/plants to be used only in conjunction with planted flowers/plants
• Fertilizing and weeding
• Watering - at least once a week, depending on rainfall
• Cleaning out flowerbeds and cutting back perennials in the fall
• Maintenance and upkeep of the physical landscaping concrete blocks
Flowerbeds to be planted no later than: June 15th
Flowerbeds to be cleaned out no later than: November 15th
AMERICAN FLAGS ONLY – maximum size 12 in. H x 18 in. W
ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS/PLANTS ARE NOT PERMITTED
In the event a resident/business becomes unable to care for a flowerbed, please contact the Beautification Commission so that the flowerbed can be reopen for adoption.
Click here to Download Adopt-a- Flowerbed application
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