Published: 5/24/2020 6:40:59 PM
NORTHAMPTON — Pink sun parasols, birch trees, and other flora have appeared recently in large turquoise, sky blue, and purple planters on the Main Street medians.
Craig Stevens, owner of LandScapes, and his team planted more than 30 pots of flowers and trees on Friday morning.
“Even in the middle of a pandemic, this can happen,” he said, taking a break from the work in the shade.
The annual project is funded by the Downtown Northampton Association, Coca-Cola North America, and a number of local businesses, such as Bueno Y Sano, Paradise Copies, and Roberto’s Restaurant.
The varied and bright colors of the plants and containers were an intentional choice, Stevens said. “It’s really an artsy look of colors to celebrate everything in Northampton,” he said.
LandScapes maintains the plants all summer, Stevens said. “We’re glad to give back to downtown.”
Greta Jochem can be reached at gjochem@gazettenet.com.