The Flower Shop at 1743 Central Avenue has launched the 2011 Curb Appeal Grant program to an early start and has set a very nice example of how the program can certainly add to the beauty of the downtown area.
Owner Jessica Hoffer, along with her husband, Phil of Oasis Landscaping, has developed a water feature highlighting flowers and rock formations in front of their store in an area that had been developed for flower display only.
“The original area really begged for a water feature,” Phil stated, “as it was too shady to really grow flowers.” Phil is the owner of Oasis Landscaping and one of his specialties is ponds and water features.
The store owners have additional plans to add outside displays of flowers, potted plants and garden decorations over the next few weeks.
The Hoffers’ project is a great example of the kind of imprement that can take advantage of MainStreet matching grant monies up to $500 for qualified projects. Store owners, renters and property owners in the downtown area are eligible to apply for the funds. The limited funds will be approved on a first-come-first-served basis and projects must be completed by May 31.
Applications and additional information are available by calling Bryan Farmer at the LACDC, 661-4862. The funds are provided by Los Alamos County and applications are reviewed by a committee to assure eligibility requirements.