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Adopt a Flowerbed Volunteer Program 2023

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Beautification Commission
15915 Southfield Road

Allen Park, MI 48101

313-386-7302

allenparkbc@gmail.com

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

Original source can be found here.  

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