Landscaper digs in with councillor to refresh Lonehill Shopping Centre entrance
Budd, a Lonehill resident and passionate gardener, recently joined Foley's clean-up efforts, aimed at restoring order and pride to public spaces around the shopping centre. What began as a routine verge clearing quickly bloomed into something more.
'I thought it would be lovely if we didn't just clean them up, but actually planted some new greenery, something water-wise and easy to look after,' said Budd.
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And that's exactly what she did. Over the past few weeks, Budd has introduced hardy, low-maintenance plants, such as Agapanthus and garlic plants, to the soil along the shopping centre's verges, selections she says are both visually pleasing and sustainable. 'We planted a little bit on the other verges, and we're planning to do more. It's going to look very beautiful. I hope people who drive through, into the shopping centre, see how beautiful it is.'
The improvements haven't gone unnoticed. Budd says she's already received encouraging feedback from the community. 'I got a very nice message from one of the residents who said it looks really great.'
Budd also credited Foley for his ongoing support and hands-on involvement in community upliftment projects. 'David is such a champ. Very nice to work with. I'm really grateful for him to participate.'
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Foley thanked everyone involved and encouraged further support. 'Many thanks for the plant donations, and to Budd for pots, and her team doing the labour. The entrance is starting to look good, as you enter the shopping area off Lonehill Boulevard.
'We still need more Agapanthus, if you can spare them. They can be dropped off at 5 Arnhiem Circle, Lonehill. Thank you.'
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