Nature Strip Planting Policy and Guidelines

Council supports residents wanting to develop an alternative to a grass nature strips at their own cost.

Alternatives to a grass nature strip could be sought because:

• Some residents are unable to maintain a grass nature strip.
• It provides residents with a choice about the type of nature strip they have.
• There are some environmental advantages of a planted nature strip.

Residents are allowed to plant alternatives to grassed nature strips in front of their residence in accordance with Council's Nature Strip Planting Policy and Guidelines which are available for download below.

Plant Selection

It is important that appropriate plants be selected when considering nature strip landscaping to ensure that pedestrian and road user safety are not compromised.

To assist with appropriate plant selection, you can refer to the Nature Strip Planting in Maribyrnong guide. This booklet provides a list of indigenous plants, along with approved native and exotic plants which adhere to the Council Nature Strip Planting Policy and Guidelines.

More Information

For more information regarding the Nature Strip Planting Policy and Guidelines contact Council's Recreation and Open Space team on 9688 0200 or send an email to ros@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au.