Lawn replacement · New South Wales

Lake Macquarie Verge Garden Free Native Plants

Run by Lake Macquarie City Council

OpenPlan requiredLast checked October 22, 2026
What you get
Up to 10 free native tubestock plants for an approved verge garden; 1 tree tubestock for an approved street tree
Who qualifies
Lake Macquarie residents whose verge garden or street tree application is approved by Council
Where
Residents of the City of Lake Macquarie with an approved verge garden or street tree.
Status
Open. Applications open year-round.
Type of payment
Free item
Official program page

What you do

Apply to plant a garden or tree on the verge outside your home; once approved, collect free local native tubestock from the Landcare Nursery.

Requirements

  • Read and meet the Verge Garden Standards or Street Tree Standards
  • Submit the application form; Council assessment (possibly with a site inspection) takes up to four weeks
  • Use suitable species; no thorny, spiky, caustic, poisonous or priority weed plants
  • Council inspects within three months to confirm work matches the approved plan
  • Stock is limited and species availability is not guaranteed

The plan or design it asks for

The application must show a verge garden or street tree plan that complies with Council's Verge Garden or Street Tree Standards, which Council checks against the completed work.

Make the plan in Sow

Draw the layout and build the plant list

Sow places plants on a photo of your yard and keeps a list of everything you add. Check Lake Macquarie City Council's rules for exactly what to submit.

Start a plan in Sow

How to apply

  1. 1Read the Verge Garden Standards or Street Tree Standards
  2. 2Complete the online application form for a verge garden or street tree
  3. 3Wait for Council's assessment (up to four weeks)
  4. 4Take your approval letter or email to the Landcare Nursery at the Landcare and Sustainable Living Centre to collect your free tubestock
  5. 5Plant, then allow Council's compliance inspection within three months

Sources

Last checked October 22, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.

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Source: Sow, “Lake Macquarie Verge Garden Free Native Plants,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/new-south-wales/lake-macquarie-verge-garden-free-plants

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