Three new self-watering planters were installed on Canal Street.

Written by Kristen Schmutz

Belden Communications News

The City of New Smyrna Beach is proud to announce that three new self-watering planters were installed at the corner of Rush and Canal Street, marking the first of twenty-seven flowerpots to be installed along Canal Street with input from area business merchants.

According to a release, the planters feature a diverse array of plant species, including Succulents, Sedum Golden, a Majesty Palm, Persian Shield, Purslane, Kalanchoe, Dianella Flax Lily, Ice Plant, Snake Plant, Tropicanna Canna Lily, variegated English Ivy, Creeping Jenny, and Cordyline 'Red Star.'

New Smyrna Beach City Officials would like to thank Parks Division Supervisor John Haverly, Irrigation Specialist John Casagni, Equipment Operators Ernie Berndt and Roman Escalvon, and Playground Specialist Brandon Givinsky.

For those who wish to learn more about this initiative, contact Maintenance Operations at 386-424-2205.