The Fomin Botanical Garden in downtown Kyiv is plagued by trash and mistletoe

The botanical garden in the heart of the capital has drawn attention not only because of its spring blooms but also due to issues with its landscaping.

This was reported by Glavkom.

Mid-April marks the peak of the tourist season here—magnolias and azaleas are in full bloom—but at the same time, shortcomings in the maintenance of the grounds have become apparent.

Near the fence, particularly at the entrance by the “Universytet” metro station, piles of last year’s leaves can be seen alongside household trash—plastic bottles, food scraps, and boxes.

Deep inside the park lies a tree uprooted by its roots, next to which an old mattress was spotted—presumably a place where homeless people spend the night.

In addition, many trees are infested with mistletoe, which is especially noticeable in the spring.

On weekends, due to the large influx of visitors, trash cans quickly overflow, although staff try to keep the area tidy.

Despite the beauty of the flowers, the overall condition of certain areas gives the impression of neglect right in the heart of Kyiv.

On the eve of the memorial days, the Kyiv City State Administration’s Department of Environmental Protection and Climate Change Adaptation issued an official request to the capital’s residents to demonstrate environmental responsibility.