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Native plants in Birmingham
212 plants native to this area with Sow catalog pages.
170 of them need no watering beyond Birmingham’s own rainfall
Yard rebates in Birmingham
2 programs from the council or local utilities pay residents for yard projects, plus 3 open to anyone in England. 1 ask for a plan or plant list before they approve a project.
- Open
Severn Trent Surface Water Drainage Charge Removal
Severn Trent Water
2026-27 metered property-type charge removed: £73.44 a year for a detached house, £48.96 for a semi-detached house, £24.48 for other homes; rateable-value customers save the surface water part of their sewerage charge
Up to £73.44 per household
- Limited funds
Severn Trent Free Water Butt Installation
Severn Trent Water
Free 200-litre 'Slow the Flow' BUTT IN A BOX water butt, installed free of charge; a second one if you have room
- OpenPlan required
Forestry Commission England Woodland Creation Offer
Forestry Commission
Up to £10,200 per hectare for standard capital costs, plus £400 per hectare a year for 15 years maintenance, up to £12,700 per hectare in additional contributions for public benefits, and £1,100 per hectare on low sensitivity land
Showing 212 plants
Trees27
Canopy and structure
Shrubs36
Backbone planting
Grasses22
Movement and texture
Perennials127
Seasonal colour
Vines11
Verticals and screens
Ferns13
Shade and damp
Succulents3
Dry and architectural
Other native plants1
No growth type given
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