aim to maintain "Canberra's character as a garden city" by outlining what is and isn't likely to be approved on your street verge.
Organic mulch, like pine bark or chip, can be spread across the area, and garden edging of stone, brick and timber is permitted up to 15 centimetres high.A horizontal view of clearance zones outlined in the government's nature strips guidelines. "During periods of high rainfall, the permeability of our nature strips play a really important role in reducing runoff so we don't recommend synthetic surfaces."
"Compacting the area around them is just going to make it really difficult for them to grow and to give us all the benefits street trees provide."And, while you can apply, you are unlikely to be granted approval to install ponds, water fountains, permanent fencing, retaining walls, shipping containers, chicken runs, play equipment, boulders, concrete paths and new trees.
After digging some organic matter into the soil, Edwina advises planting native shrubs and ground covers densely and adding a layer of mulch so there's no bare earth. "I wanted to create a native garden that is not only beautiful but … provides habitat and food for birds and bees," she said.