Decatur Beautification Adds Colorful Gardens Citywide
Salvia celosia cushion mum and ajuga brighten Decatur streets transforming barren areas into showplaces. Delano Park rose garden now features tulips and daffodils. Thirteen garden areas on public property showcase city efforts led by Melton and Johnson with praise for Mrs. John Collier of the Garden Clubs federation.
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Decatur
Delano Park
Parks Department
Melton
Decatur High
Somerville Rd
Melton and Johnson
John Collier
Decatur Federation of Garden Clubs
Gordon Dr
U. S. 31
Keller Memorial Bridge
Church St
Alabama 20
Lakeside High
Second Ave
3Rd Ave
5Th Ave
Moulton St
14Th St
Park and Recreation
Sumner Ave
Decatur Beautification Efforts Showcase City Garden Plan
City efforts coordinated by the parks department and Decatur Nursery fostered widespread beautification through donated funds from garden clubs. Plants such as cushion mums and marigolds brighten locations across Decatur, though vandalism recently damaged a central rock replaced in cement to deter further harm.
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Decatur
City Parks Department
Howard Johnson
Decatur Nursery
Johnson
Albert Melton
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