Flowers against Vandalism

Just read an article that merchants and others are going to use flowers to fight vandalism in the downtown of Whitby.
"Vandalism has to stop," says Councillor Joe Drumm. "Hanging baskets will make downtown look better and that's certainly a first step."
36 floral displays will grace lampposts on a four-block stretch of Brock St. This is one of many things that will beautify the downtown core.
Apparently, efforts to get lobelia for the downtown had been turned down for years. Now things are changing.
In Brooklin, local gardeners have raised and cared for flowers in public places for decades.
"People have said that they feel more secure when there's baskets and planters maintained by the town. It makes them want to stop and shop," says Mary Ellen Simerson, chair of Brooklin Horticultural Society's show committee.
Not all councillors are in favour. Greg Weatherdon, a long-time resident and merchant wants to know "What is the vision?" Are hanging baskets the only answer?