Some verge planting is allowed on nature strips: low-growing, non-invasive, less than 50cm high. Access required for pedestrians and people alighting from parked cars. Non-arterial...
Recommended plants are native and indigenous wildflowers, ground covers and low growing shrubs. A soil contamination report before edible plants such as vegetables, herbs or...
No approval is necessary if you stay within the guidelines. Maximum plant height 700mm. Contact the council to request street trees. Native plants preferred. Guidelines,...
This is a cautious policy. Permits are required. Food gardens and fruit trees are prohibited. Permits are required. You will need to ensure that your...
Victoria Walks have plenty of research and papers on their website: Topics include: Walking and transport in Melbourne suburbs The economic case for investment in...
This policy has been in place for some years. It's not particularly encouraging but if you follow the guidelines, you should be able to plant...
Monash Council
Popular"Council has developed guidelines to assist residents who are keen to plant and maintain indigenous vegetation on their nature strip. Planting indigenous plants on nature...
Extensive and prescriptive policy, includes option to apply online. Requires resident to have public liability insurance.
Logan City is between Brisbane and the Gold Coast in Queensland. Council does permit gardens on footpaths if they are constructed in accordance with: Standard...
Guidelines for establishing a verge garden in Brisbane are at https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/clean-and-green/natural-environment-and-water/plants-trees-and-gardens/verge-gardens "Residents are encouraged to use native or water-wise plants where possible." You cannot include...
The Street Garden Guidelines are for gardens on nature strips and median strips. Residents need to pay to apply for a permit, and pay a...
This council encourages residents to adopt their verge and transform it into a sustainable, waterwise garden using native Australian flora! A Waterwise Verge Rebate is...
This council requires landscaping plans and public liability and seems aimed at large projects rather than individual gardeners. You cannot change a naturestrip without Council approval. Recommend...
Permits are required for all projects. Plants are to be no more than 400mm high, 1 metre clearance against the road for car passengers, 1...
Excavation and cultivation must be by hand. Low growing plants, no weeds, fine gravel or organic mulch. Prune plants so they do not protrude onto...
'Residents are permitted to plant ground covers and low-growing shrubs and grasses as an alternative to grass. Indigenous plants are preferred as they provide habitat...
When selecting low growing plants for your proposed design Council encourages you to use native/ indigenous plants that are local to your area. The Frankston...
Plants must be maintained at a maximum height of 500mm. Ground cover plants are required to be set back 500mm from back of kerb to...
Joondalup have a fairly basic set up guidelines - low growing plants to maintain visibility, clear access for pedestrians, no trees. Options for hard landscaping....
Mt Isa allows residents to plant trees and other plants on the verge provide at least 1.5m of the footpath is kept clear for pedestrians....
City of Vincent council is a leader in verge gardening. Not only do they allow gardens, they include a verge garden category in their annual...
Verge Garden Projects Australia
Popular@vergegardenprojectsaustralia a facebook page based in Western Australia but with members all around the country. They also have a Facebook Group reverge Although it is...
Community & Discussion Groups, Nature Strip Projects / Australia-wide
No written approval is required for verges containing natural lawn, garden or organic mulch. For any other materials acceptable under their policy, you must submit...
TMR Queensland Walking Strategy includes pedestians and walking as an important part of the transportation mix. Documents that you can use to support your projects include:...
Sunshine Coast guidelines and planting list are at Plant a self-assessable verge garden They provide an approved plant list. To be eligible for planting under...
Marion SA Verge Garden Policy
Popular"To make sure your verge garden meets the City of Marion Council requirements, residents are encouraged to read the attached Verge Garden and Development Guidelines....
Prior to any works commencing, complete and submit the Landscaping a Verge Application Form and have it approved. This council also has a No Weed...
Darwin have verge guidelines and help residents set up their verge. They have a nature strip assistance program and provide materials to get started on...
As the land owner, the City of Adelaide needs to assess and approve your proposal. We do this by way of a simple nature strip...
Council website includes what is and isn't allowed as well as plant lists and an Indigenous Plant Guide https://www.casey.vic.gov.au/nature-strip-landscaping-guidelines
Verge gardens are encouraged but permits are required. https://www.charlessturt.sa.gov.au/VergeGardens
Review the Road verge planting guidelines and then complete the New community plantings within the road verge checklist All responses to the checklist questions must...
Geelong – Verge Garden Policy
PopularVery restricted planting is permitted in Geelong "Where a footpath exists, residents have the choice to use gravels, synthetic turf or ground covers below 10...
Excellent policy and guidelines with lots of tips to assist residents in establishing their verge gardens, particulary with native plants. "The City encourages the use...
You do not need approval for: a low growing water wise garden reticulation verges mulched with organic mulch lawn You do need approval for: paving...
Limited planting for verge gardens is permitted without a permit. "The landscaping must be adjacent to the property boundary and no wider than 500mm." Anything...
"In the interest of our future wellbeing, the Town wishes to encourage verge gardens that are water wise, aesthetically pleasing and that reflect our natural,...
The Shire encourages the residents to plant drought tolerant verge treatments Link to policy "Road Verge Development" is available on the Council's policies page https://www.esperance.wa.gov.au/council-policies
This council also has a Water Wise Verge Incentive Scheme that offers residents a rebate of up to $500 on creating a WA native waterwise...
Local native plants encouraged. See the website for guidelines and application form.
You do not need permission for low growing water-wise verge gardens. An application form is available for alternative gardens. See the City's Street Verge Landscape...
The City allows residents to plant or install lawn, plants and/or organic mulch on the verge without prior approval. See their website for guidelines and...
See the council website for policy and Verge Garden Tips booklet. Low growing local natives are recommended. The City’s Bushcare officers can provide advice on...
Permits required. See the website for guidelines and application form.
"The City encourages the planting out the verge with ground cover, grass, small shrubs or an edible garden. Where the verge is adjacent to a...
"The City encourages residents to take pride in their street verges to enhance the visual and economic value of their properties and the streetscape as...
Information on website is sparse. Council policy updated in September 2020 is at https://www.campbelltown.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/236524/Road-Verge-Development-and-Maintenance-adopted-1-September-2020.pdf
The City of Subiaco encourages residents to establish and maintain the verge adjacent to their property. The city encourages landscaping that uses low water use...
City of Bayswater
Popular"The City encourages residents to grow water-wise, native, or edible gardens on their verges. Converting verge lawns to water wise gardens is estimated to save around...
Council has a new Street Garden policy which allows residents to have a garden in the nature strip out the front of their home. The...
"The City of Mandurah encourages soft landscaping treatments and supports the Water Corporation’s initiative of Waterwise verges." See https://www.mandurah.wa.gov.au/live/trees-and-verges/street%20trees%20and%20verges and follow the links for detailed...
There are the usual concerns about safety and visibility but this is the only council I have seen with a requirement like this: "...need to...
"Nature strips are to be grassed between the property boundary and the kerb. Compacted granitic sand can be used in non-heritage overlay areas. If you'd...
City of Greater Bendigo
PopularBendigo have quite a restrictive policy and discourage verge gardens claiming that they are much more work and much more expensive than grass. They do...
"Well maintained nature strips add value to adjoining private properties and contribute neighbourhood character. Landscaping in nature strips should also enhance and reinforce neighbourhood character."...
"Verges, also known as nature strips, are important areas of public land that have the potential to provide ecosystem services and help create more liveable...
Planting guidelines are similar to other councils - street trees are done by the council, residents can only plant low growing plants. Their guidelines are...
"Permaculture in the heart of Brisbane" Our purpose is to be an inspirational working model of a community-based urban permaculture farm which promotes and educates...
Kumbartcho Nursery
PopularKumbartcho is operated by Volunteers in partnership with Moreton Bay Regional Council and is located at Eatons Hill, just on Brisbane's Northern border. On site, there is...
Community Nurseries and Bushcare Groups, Professional Services / Queensland
Paten Park Native Nursery
PopularGrowing the wild plants of South East Queensland Community nursery providing tubestock. W: ppnn.org.au F: @PatenParkNativeNursery
Wildscape Gardens offers people the opportunity to create a garden sanctuary for wildlife in their own backyards and create low maintenance green escapes from the...
Brisbane City Life
PopularPersonal garden blog and garden journal for a Brisbane garden growing native plants for wildlife and food plants for people. Includes one of the early...
Video and transcript of Gardening Australia episode on starting a communal verge garden.
Pollinator Link a not-for-profit social enterprise creating wildlife corridors for urban spaces. The concept is to use backyards, parks, school grounds and even unit block...
A network for those who grow, buy, make, sell and share local food in the Brisbane region. Everyone is welcome - beginners, dabblers, experts or...
Community verge rejuvenation projects within the Mandurah area with a focus on creating wildlife habitat and connecting corridors. https://www.facebook.com/Mandurah-Verges-for-Wildlife-264785634032163/
You need to apply for approval if garden beds or landscaping are beyond 900mm of the front boundary or your property; you want to install...
Broken Hill's policy, "To allow residents and property owners the opportunity to beautify their nature strips by various landscaping works which comply with Council Regulations",...
The policy for Nature Strips is at the bottom of the page about Community Gardens. This is the first policy I have seen state explicity...
"To plant on your nature strip needs Council or VicRoads approval. This requires submitting your application and plan for approval. To streamline the approval process...
202020Vision has been renamed as Greener Spaces Better Places See their guides (listed below) based on research into community attitudes at https://www.greenerspacesbetterplaces.com.au/guides/ COMMUNITY ATTITUDES GUIDE:...
This is my nature strip that you see in many of the photos on this website The strip has a street tree planted by Council,...
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