Georges River Council is calling for new and experienced gardeners to register in the Verge Garden Program and join a community passionate about transforming street verges into unique gardens.
The Verge Garden Program enables residents and business owners to plant and garden on the verge (also known as the "nature strip") – this is the area of public land located between a property boundary and the road kerb.
Before the Verge Garden Program came into effect, community members were generally limited to mowing the verge adjacent to their property. Now there is also the option of growing and maintaining a garden instead.
Well designed and maintained verge gardens make the Georges River area a better place to live by improving biodiversity corridors, addressing climate change impacts and fostering social cohesion.
Georges River Council Mayor Nick Katris said, "There are many environmental and community benefits to creating a verge garden. It contributes to our local biodiversity and enables residents to get outdoors to enjoy our beautiful streetscapes".
"We've already seen the positive impact verge gardens have had in our community with locals sharing advice and exchanging gardening tips to help inspire neighbours and pedestrians walking by."
The Verge Garden Program is open to local businesses and residents who are eligible. To start your own verge garden, visit Council's website and:
- Check the guidelines and checklist to see if you're eligible
- Complete the registration form
- Start gardening
