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The Flower Show

Transforming Vacant Land

Cleaned and greened LandCare lot with painted fence and vegetation along it. A raised bed with plants sits in the middle.

“Where children tossed empty cans in a once-neglected lot, they now feel ownership of the space. They come by and say, ‘Mrs. Parker, the grass is getting kind of high.’… It’s about the best thing that could have happened.”

Shelia Parker, West Philadelphia resident

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PHS uses gardening and landscaping to clean, green, and maintain vacant lots.  Known as PHS Philadelphia LandCare, our team replaces waste with grass, trees, and plants in 13,000 lots to develop green spaces in urban areas.  

With support from the City of Philadelphia, PHS partners with local businesses and community groups to transform vacant lots into vibrant green spaces that provide lasting benefits for neighborhoods. Through PHS LandCare, we replace waste with grass, trees, and plants in over 12,000 vacant lots across the city.

Research demonstrates the following outcomes for nearby neighbors. Learn more about PHS’s program model and impact.

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Questions? Contact the PHS Philadelphia LandCare team.