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Herefordshire Council have revealed how much money is spent each year on providing watering and maintenance for planters in Hereford city centre.
A freedom of information request revealed the following details.
‘Herefordshire Council have an approved budget of £60,000 per annum to provide all watering and maintenance of the planters.’
Maintenance includes:
Checking for damage, disease or pests.
Topping up bark mulch.
Thinning where necessary.
Pruning dead/damage wood.
Firm/straightening loose plants.
Fertilising shrubs.
Cutting back ornamental grasses.
Removing dead stems.
Weeding.
Control of litter.
You can view this and other freedom of information requests by visiting – https://herefordshire.disclosurelog.co.uk
