How do I get permission to plant flowers in neglected city planter boxes?

Question

There are a dozen planter boxes on a corner in my neighborhood that have nothing in them but dry dirt.

The planters belong to the city of Los Angeles, CA.

How can I get permission to plant flowers in them?

I could go on a what is called a "gorrilla gardening," campaign, but watering these planters is problematic, and there is already a sprinkler system at the site, but it is locked.

Please advise.

Answer 1

Call the city office and they will get you in touch with the right person.  It's great that you would make the city a better place.