Legal? – To plant trees/flowers in goverment areas

Is it legal to plant trees and flowers in parks or sidewalks?

I was just wondering, before I go head out and plant bunch of flowers and realize It was illegal and the flowers were taken away?

I am talking more along as a like park or middle of 2 streets ( Divider that would have dead flowers and grass )

Well generally it is illegal and the city workers will dig your flowers up, but depending on where you live, the workers might leave them alone and regard them as extra help in city maintenance.

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Why don’t you just call the city and ask? They’re going to be much more accomodating then you just going ahead and doing it.

And you’ll save yourself a bunch of money if you know that you can’t.

Hi dreads! What an awesome idea! I agree with Peachy that it’s safer to ask. But if you do get permission, be careful about what you plant and where. My brother is a certified arborist, and he recommends not planting trees on the strip between the sidewalk and the street. It’s hard on the trees, and can damage the sidewalk and street as well.

I would try to get advice from a local expert before going ahead. In the U.S. a county extension agent can be a good source of information about what varieties of trees and flowers are best to plant.

Ok, I’ve got a better idea…. don’t phone and ask because they will just think your weird, or tell you that you can’t do this. Of course – city or state parks do not want people planting random flowers, especially if it is a park that still has its ecosystem somewhat intact. the company I work for deals with restoring parks by getting rid of the invasive species of plants that are taking over, mostly as a result of these plants spreading from nearby gardens.

A better way to go about it is to plant native species and drought-resistant wildflowers in areas of your town that are neglected or abandoned. This is called guerilla gardening and its one of the fastest growing urban renewal movements. This way, your spreading nature through your city into the places that need it the most, and your not encroaching on land that is already set up as park space.
Guerrilla gardening is wholesome mischief. It breaks the law but improves public property. Because its wholesomeness is clearly apparent, some cities have started to institutionalize guerrilla gardening, with programs that invite local residents to “adopt” and plant traffic circles, boulevards, and other pieces of public property.

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Okay, I hope that was of some help for you….. take a look around your neighborhood and see if you can find any land that is not being used, that could be turned into a garden …….

Ok, I’ve got a better idea…. don’t phone and ask because they will just think your weird, or tell you that you can’t do this. Of course – city or state parks do not want people planting random flowers, especially if it is a park that still has its ecosystem somewhat intact. the company I work for deals with restoring parks by getting rid of the invasive species of plants that are taking over, mostly as a result of these plants spreading from nearby gardens.

A better way to go about it is to plant native species and drought-resistant wildflowers in areas of your town that are neglected or abandoned. This is called guerilla gardening and its one of the fastest growing urban renewal movements. This way, your spreading nature through your city into the places that need it the most, and your not encroaching on land that is already set up as park space.
Guerrilla gardening is wholesome mischief. It breaks the law but improves public property. Because its wholesomeness is clearly apparent, some cities have started to institutionalize guerrilla gardening, with programs that invite local residents to “adopt” and plant traffic circles, boulevards, and other pieces of public property.

GuerrillaGardening.org
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Okay, I hope that was of some help for you….. take a look around your neighborhood and see if you can find any land that is not being used, that could be turned into a garden …….

I might do Guerrilla Gardening and we still got no word about it but i am still waiting

Just saying we did this last time but like 1 week later there was a flood and it destroyed it all. So , er, hmm I will keep you guys updated if something happens.

Well, if you are successful, pictures, pictures, pictures.

I think it’s great that you want to beautify your area.

I doubt its legal, but you could probably get permission.

I have been seeding the hillsides and midways of the roads around here for years. No one complains. I use the wild flower seeds, and every year we have a tangle of wild blooms.:p

I don’t think it’s illegal, just rude people ruining your attempt at beautifying your town..

They wont dig em up unless their in the way! and generaly towns like it when you make the town look nicer !

I think that this is a great idea. I live in what I guess you would call a very uptight community. It wouldn’t surprise me at all if someone complained around here just to have something to complain about.

I would suggest that you contact your city government. Most likely the Transportation Department since they are usually the ones who take care of the roadside plants. Then just asked them if you can.