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                    Gardens and green spaces

                    A community garden with rows of narrow raised planter boxes
                    There are many opportunities to green the space in and around your home, neighbourhood and community. Read our guidelines on maintaining plants on your property and information on sustainable gardening, street gardens and community gardens.
                    • Grow it Local

                      Put your patch on the map and get involved with a community of like-minded gardeners with Grow it Local.
                    • Community garden policy

                      Community gardens are a unique type of public open space. They contribute to food production, improve local food security and enhance public health and wellbeing.
                    • Street Garden Guidelines

                      Street gardens are located on green areas on public land such as nature strips or median strips. They are planted and maintained by community members for food or ornamental purposes.
                    • Community gardens, street gardens and compost hubs

                      Community and street gardens provide an opportunity to grow food and plants, learn new skills and meet new people. They range from formal community gardens on City of Melbourne land to street gardens located on nature strips or median strips.
                    • Maintaining trees and plants on your property

                      It’s important that your garden doesn’t obstruct public areas or put the public at risk. It must also be well maintained if it's viewable by the public.
                    • Sustainable Gardening in the City of Melbourne

                      The Sustainable Gardening in the City of Melbourne booklet gives you practical advice on gardening in private spaces found in our municipality, such as roof tops, balconies and smaller front and back yards.
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