Marlborough Kicks Off Adopt-A-Planter Program

MARLBOROUGH, MA—Adopt-A-Planter, a variation of the Adopt-A-Space program initiated in 1999 by Mayor Arthur Vigeant in his role as City Councilor came about as a response to the changing needs of businesses and the community.

"Busy lives and anticipated summer water restrictions inspired the creation of the Adopt-A-Planter program," said the release. "The affordable program has been designed as a low maintenance initiative to engage the community in the beautification of islands and downtown spaces through the City of Marlborough."

Here's how it works: participants adopt planters and then leave the on-going gardening up to the city. All planters throughout Marlborough will contain uniformed easy maintenance plantings. The cost of adoption is $100 and includes the use of a 28” wide x 28” high commercial planter, as well as the plants.

Adopted planters packed with flowers will be placed by early June at locations selected by each adopter, and will be adorned with a metal plaque noting the committed adopter’s name(s) or company(ies). Planters may also be bought in memorial tribute.

“Engaging our total community to participate in the beautification of our City is the goal," said Vigeantin a statement. "Programs like Clean Sweep and the Adopt-A-Planter program provide great opportunities for gardeners and nongardeners to show their pride."

The application that includes a list of the available planter spaces can be downloaded from the
City’s website.

Photo via city of Marlborough