See the Verge Garden (for the verge outside your home) and Adopt-a-spot Policy and Guidelines.

Complete the online Verge Garden Application Form. You need to receive written approval from Council before you start your verge garden

If you are renting, you need to attach an approval letter from the property owner. If you live in a multi-unit dwelling, you need an approval letter from Strata.

Drought hardy local native plants are recommended.
Growing plants for food is not permitted.

Before commencing an Adopt-a-Spot, residents must register their proposed Adopt-a-Spot idea and meet with Council’s Urban Ecology Team to discuss the proposal.

Council provides public liability insurance for verge gardeners that are registered and are following the requirements outlined in the Verge Garden and Adopt-a-Spot Policy and these guidelines. Council does not provide personal accident insurance.

It is unusual for councils to provide public liability insurance. However, this is an inner city council and the policy is much more hands-on with many restrictions and site visits from council.

No food growing. No herbicides. Hand tools only.

See more details and download the policy on their website.