Flower Power: Gardener's Pothole Fixes Go Viral

0:00On March 8th, a landscape gardener from Horsham is making ways online by filling potholes with colorful primroses across west Sussex roads. Harry Smith Hagget films The Quick Fixes and shares the videos on social media, turning him into a viral sensation. His post-highlight driver frustrations over crumbling roads that wreck tires and rims, costing folks hundreds and repairs. In the past two weeks, about a dozen of his flower-filled spots have prompted the council to make permanent fixes. Drivers love the creativity, with many videos bringing smiles amid the complaints. Smith Hagget says some of his flora potholes last just minutes before getting plowed under, but others stick around for days. West Sussex County Council warns the stunt isn't safe, but notes they've patched nearly 7,000 potholes since January, using 22 crews, working overtime. With 2,500 miles of rows of the cover, they focus on the worst spots and urge residents to report issues online with photos.

1:01Meanwhile, a local tech firm just launched an approved app called Stan to spot potholes via smartphone cameras, either by snapping pics or driving by. Wailing Council's tackle damage faster.