The Davis Square Community

I'm like you, OP. I like them in moderation. I feel the same way about the ad -hoc gardens that have sprung up around the Highland Road entrance to the Path. One or two is good but we're getting a bit out of control. The land around the path is a community asset that should be shared amongst lots of groups not just artists and gardeners. The land is also used by trail runners who prefer the softer surface, kids, dog walkers, etc. I do hope the city steps up and starts managing this a bit. In the meantime, maybe the best thing to do is have a polite conversation with the artist about maintenance? An offer to help might be a friendly way to get what you want.