Posted 6 days ago
Our gardens and nature strips can offer our native wildlife much-needed habitat, food, water, and safety. This group is for sharing ideas, information, resources, and...
Posted 6 days ago
Habitat Stepping Stones is a non-profit initiative, developed at Macquarie University, that helps you find beautiful food, water and shelter elements to add to your...
Posted 1 week ago
Moreland City Council encourages residents to plant native plants or vegetables in their nature strip in line with their Nature Strip Guidelines. See https://www.moreland.vic.gov.au/living-in-moreland/parking-and-roads/nature-strips/ There is a...
Posted 1 week ago
Video and transcript of Gardening Australia episode on starting a communal verge garden.
Posted 1 week ago
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/
Posted 1 week ago
Extensive report commissioned by the Australian Conservation Foundation in 2021 on the increasing environmental and social damage from urban heat. Includes lots of information from...
Posted 2 weeks ago
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...
Posted 2 weeks ago
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...
Posted 2 weeks ago
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...
Posted 4 weeks ago
"Residents, through the Nature Strip Landscaping Guidelines are supported to develop landscapes." This is a light policy with many of the standard features - space...
Posted 2 months ago
Very basic details and difficult to find information on website. Permits are required. "There is also an excellent opportunity for more verges to be planted....
Posted 6 months ago
"We will fund projects and organisations working across the following focus areas. We prefer to fund innovative and new projects and ideas. These innovation projects...
Posted 6 months ago
This council encourages residents to get together with neighbours to transport their verges to increase biodiversity and reduce water usage. Rebates are available. You need...
Posted 6 months ago
Permits are required. Payment with application. Use plants less than 500mm in height and should not be environmentally invasive, prickly, climbers or a weed species....
Posted 6 months ago
This policy assumes that you are going to plan your garden upfront and complete the planting within 14 days from date of approval - and...
Posted 7 months ago
"Walking SA is the not-for-profit peak body that leads, promotes and supports all forms of walking in South Australia, including walking for recreation, transport, health,...
Posted 7 months ago
"Queensland Walks is a community based organisation which advocates for more walkable places which will mean more Queenslanders walk! Our aim is to improve the conditions...
Posted 7 months ago
This council is clearly not keen so staying well within the guidelines. Nature Strip Modification Permit and fee required before planting. Applicable only to nature...
Posted 7 months ago
Permits are required before planting. Organic garden practices only (no snail bait or chemical sprays). Emphasis on protecting the street trees. Ensure mulch doesn’t spill onto...
Posted 9 months ago
Street trees are cared for and maintained by Wyndham City. Contact the council and ask for one. The common restrictions are there re maintaining sightlines,...
Posted 9 months ago
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,...
Posted 10 months ago
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...
Posted 12 months ago
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...
Posted 1 year ago
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...
Posted 2 years ago
"Victoria Walks is an evidence-based health promotion charity, leading the move for walkable communities in Australia since 2009." We work primarily in Victoria, but increasingly...
Posted 2 years ago
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...
Posted 2 years ago
"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...
Posted 2 years ago
Extensive and prescriptive policy, includes option to apply online. Requires resident to have public liability insurance.
Posted 2 years ago
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...
Posted 2 years ago
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...
Posted 2 years ago
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...
Posted 2 years ago
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...
Posted 2 years ago
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...
Posted 2 years ago
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...
Posted 2 years ago
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...
Posted 2 years ago
'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...
Posted 2 years ago
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...
Posted 2 years ago
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...
Posted 2 years ago
Joondalup have a fairly basic set up guidelines - low growing plants to maintain visibility, clear access for pedestrians, no trees. Options for hard landscaping....
Posted 2 years ago
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...
Posted 2 years ago
@vergegardenprojectsaustralia has a Facebook Group reverge with over 4000 members with an interest in verge gardening. Although it is based in Perth, members come from...
Nature Strip Projects, Online Discussion Groups / Australia-wide
Posted 2 years ago
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...
Posted 2 years ago
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:...
Posted 2 years ago
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...
Posted 2 years ago
"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....
Posted 2 years ago
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...
Posted 2 years ago
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...
Posted 2 years ago
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...
Posted 2 years ago
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/looking-after-your-nature-strip See also Council's Gardens for Wildlife...
Posted 2 years ago
Verge gardens are encouraged but permits are required. https://www.charlessturt.sa.gov.au/VergeGardens
Posted 2 years ago
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...
Posted 2 years ago
Very restricted planting is permitted in Geelong "Where a footpath exists, residents have the choice to use gravels, synthetic turf or ground covers below 10...
Posted 2 years ago
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...
Posted 2 years ago
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...
Posted 2 years ago
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...
Posted 2 years ago
"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,...
Posted 2 years ago
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
Posted 2 years ago
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...
Posted 2 years ago
Local native plants encouraged. See the website for guidelines and application form.
Posted 2 years ago
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...
Posted 2 years ago
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...
Posted 2 years ago
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...
Posted 2 years ago
Permits required. See the website for guidelines and application form.
Posted 2 years ago
"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...
Posted 2 years ago
"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...
Posted 2 years ago
Information on website is sparse. Council policy updated in February 2021 is at https://www.campbelltown.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/236524/Road-Verge-Development-and-Maintenance-Policy-effective-23-February-2021.pdf
Posted 2 years ago
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...
Posted 2 years ago
"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...
Posted 2 years ago
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...
Posted 2 years ago
"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...
Posted 2 years ago
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...
Posted 2 years ago
"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...
Posted 2 years ago
Bendigo have quite a restrictive policy and discourage verge gardens claiming that they are much more work and much more expensive than grass. They do...
Posted 2 years ago
"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."...
Posted 2 years ago
"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...
Posted 2 years ago
Planting guidelines are similar to other councils - street trees are done by the council, residents can only plant low growing plants. Their guidelines are...
Posted 2 years ago
"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...
Posted 2 years ago
Kumbartcho 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...
Posted 2 years ago
Growing the wild plants of South East Queensland Community nursery providing tubestock. W: ppnn.org.au F: @PatenParkNativeNursery
Posted 2 years ago
Personal garden blog and garden journal for a Brisbane garden growing native plants for wildlife and food plants for people. Includes one of the early...