CREDIT where credit is due to Warrington Borough Council’s highways department and their money saving efforts on maintaining grass verges on roadsides.
The colourful displays, especially on Lumb Brook Road, Appleton, have been quite simply outstanding.
Throughout the summer they have been in full bloom and even now as the days are drawing in, the wildflower borders are still in near full bloom.
The wild flower borders replaced the need to cut grass verges, helping save money.
It certainly makes for an uplifting journey into work each day for many motorists.
I am told the mix of flowers being used by Warrington is pretty unique, so much so, they are now being asked for details of their “secret formula” by other authorities.
We are often quick to criticise and complain over issues regarding our highways – usually the length of time we spend on them stuck in traffic jams.
So it is very refreshing to be able to report on a positive – I look forward to seeing more of these attractive borders which are obviously also a boost to local wildlife with the bees still buzzing well into October!
The roadside displays at Appleton
