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Commission weighs clover and pocket‑prairies for medians to reduce mowing and absorb stormwater
Summary
Members discussed replacing turf in narrow medians with lower‑growing plantings such as clover or pocket prairies to reduce mowing frequency and improve stormwater absorption; concerns about visibility, trash buildup and maintenance were raised.
Commission members explored alternatives to turf grass in medians—citing clover, pocket prairies and low‑growing pollinator plants as possibilities that can reduce mowing and improve stormwater absorption. One member said clover has been used successfully in other municipalities and suggested pilot projects for next year; members noted that lower plants can reduce runoff compared with turf.
Concerns included potential litter accumulation and resident complaints about tall vegetation; participants discussed planting smaller, low‑growing species (for example, black‑eyed Susans kept under 18 inches) and agreed the idea merits further study and a budgetary pilot for the next planting season.
