The Observation Deck

We were just in Annapolis and it was gorgeous. Everywhere we went were beautiful hanging flower baskets. - Even the back alleys had flower baskets hanging. Does anyone know if we are going to try again? We spent the money for the hardware for the baskets.

I suggest we try hanging them a little lower this year.

IIRC, Goddess Blessed put out flower baskets on their own.

I suggest that the City buy the flowers already dead; that will save money on the initial purchase and on watering costs.

We could try cati. They require little water.

Bill Call wrote:I suggest that the City buy the flowers already dead; that will save money on the initial purchase and on watering costs.

At least locate them so more than just the people on the 5th floor of LKWD Center North can see them.

Check out the corner of McKinley and Madison.

Lakewood Massotherapy has flower boxes with gorgeous flowers. The apartment building right next to it on McKinley has beautiful roses ever year. I always try a drive home that way to see.

And new this year, across from Lakewood Massotherapy an unknown business has placed topiaries on either side of their doorway.

So nice to look at these places! :P

The flower baskets have been hung.

Check out:

http://lakewoodobserver.com/photoblogs/ ... on-detroit

They're back!

Right by our office!



From the east.



From the west.



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I think it's nice the city does this. But... maybe the money spent could be used on something more lasting and is seen. The money (flowers, labor and so on) could probably have been better spent on the below. Maybe the city has a plan for this corner? I don't know.

In Rhonda's pictures there are how many (presumably) city workers and (I see) two trucks. What did that cost I wonder.

This corner of Detroit and Sloane is a mess and it's the first look you get coming into Lakewood from across the bridge. It's been that way a long time. That curb has been busted for months. I noticed that at least someone finally emptied the overflowing garbage can that has been sitting there.

Joe,

The were two city workers and it took a couple of hours. The other truck was Dean's Greenhouse that delivered the flower baskets. With two workers from Dean's assisting.

As for the picture of the area on Sloane...there is a story to that one. This spot was maintained and initially planted by the Lakewood Garden Club. It was taken care of by that group for about 6 or 7 years. It was initially planned and planted by that organization. The installation cost was over $8,000 for all the plants, labor and planning.

In planning to put in a sprinkler system, to help better maintain the park, at the expense of the garden club, the group found out that the land they thought was owned by the city was not. (they also maintain another park on Warren Road behind It's the Place to Be). This property is owned by an individual that lives in Lakewood. Any maintenance of the park should be done by the person that owns the land.

The Lakewood Garden Club no longer maintains that garden spot. The club could not contribute funds and labor to maintain private property. All their efforts are now focused on the Warren Road Park.

Rhonda

Rhonda loje wrote:The Lakewood Garden Club no longer maintains that garden spot.

That's too bad. It used to look nice. Thanks for the info Rhonda.

I have to believe city 'officials' drive by there frequently. You'd think people running for office would make noise about cleaning it up to make brownie points...

Joe,
But the point is the city can not really be responsible for cleaning up private property. This is for the city to cite the property owner to do.

It's too bad that it is the gateway to our city from Rocky River. The Lakewood Garden Club felt it was important to showcase this area on behalf of the City of Lakewood.

Now the property owner needs to do the same.

The City cannot really give any services to that area either. It would be a waste of our taxpayer dollars. The City does not own the land. It is owned by an individual property owner.

Rhonda Loje

I understand your point Rhonda and agree.

However, isn't there a council person living in that area? Isn't he concerned? Is he doing something to get the city after the property owner? I don't really know and I don't necessarily expect you to know either. I'm just asking. Maybe he is aware and working on it.

I believe the city is responsible for the curb and orange cone that has been there since winter.