Landscaping and Rain Garden Grants

The Cleveland Neighborhood is offering its residents up to $100.00 to add to or begin a garden on their boulevard or to put a raingarden on their property in 2010.

The program's objectives are:

• To reduce mowing on the boulevard
• To reduce lawn waste and chemicals from entering Stormwater Drains
• To reduce water from entering Stormwater Drains

Forms and application materials:

Here is the two page application, that gives the complete guidelines and process for applying for the grants. Also, here are some sample planting diagrams to consider.

A resource for planning and planting a boulevard garden.

Some great tips from Metro Blooms. Make sure to check out their website.

A list of native plants which will need less watering and are suitable for our climate.

For more information, please call the office at (612) 588-1155.