Learn how to create a sustainable and beautiful verge garden that supports local wildlife and enhances your street.
Saturday 28 February 2026
10:00am - 12:30pm
132 Parkway Rd, Bibra Lake WA 6163, Australia
Free
Gardening on the verge is a wonderful way to brighten your street and create habitat for local wildlife while making the front of your home more inviting. This workshop introduces the basics of safe and sustainable verge gardening, focusing on choosing suitable plants and understanding local government requirements.
You will explore the benefits of verge gardening, your rights and responsibilities when modifying the verge, and street tree regulations. Learn about the pros and cons of lawned verges and discover waterwise plants that require low maintenance.
Hannah from Budding Concepts will share her expertise on native plants and practical verge design ideas, inspiring you to make the most of your verge space.
This session covers:
- Benefits of verge gardening
- Your rights and responsibilities regarding verge modifications
- Street tree regulations
- Pros and cons of lawned verges
- Waterwise plants for low-maintenance verges
- Where to find inspiration and plant suppliers
City of Cockburn residents attending the workshop can enter a draw for a special garden-themed door prize. Light refreshments will be provided during the event.
The workshop will be held at the Bibra Lake Community Centre, located at 132 Parkway Road, Bibra Lake WA 6163. The venue offers free parking, accessible toilets, and accessible parking bays (ACROD).
Additional accessibility features include in-map voice and accessible colour choice for the venue map. Please ensure these features are enabled if needed.
This workshop is free to attend and co-funded by the Water Corporation’s Waterwise Council Program. It is co-hosted with the Bibra Lake Residents Association.
Participants are encouraged to register in advance to secure their place. The event is suitable for City of Cockburn residents interested in sustainable gardening and community greening.
The workshop is free of charge. Registration is required to attend. Light refreshments will be served during the event. City of Cockburn residents can enter a draw for a garden-themed door prize.
To register or for more information, please contact the City of Cockburn Sustainability team via phone or email.
