Berm gardens

Large group of neighbours in a suburban street with flower and vegetable-filled planter boxes on the berm.

Add your own sense of character to your street by beautifying your berm. 

Road verges and berms are an extension of your front garden, so why not be more creative than just mowing some grass each week? 

Benefits of berm gardens

  • Add some individuality to your street
  • Promote bird and bee life
  • Offset your household carbon emissions
  • Increase stormwater capacity or drought-resistance
  • Grow food for passers-by 

Things to consider when designing a berm garden

  • Can you commit to maintaining your berm garden to a good standard?
  • You need to ensure there is still a clear sightline for drivers and pedestrians
  • What might need to happen if you move house?
  • Is there an opportunity to collaborate with your neighbours to make the most of the berm?
  • Call Dial Before You Dig to make sure you don't put yourself in harm's way

How to get involved

We want to make it easier for people to get into berm gardening, so we’re trialling a new set of berm garden guidelines. Get in touch with us to try these out. 

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