Native plants and pollinator habitat · Queensland

Redland Your Backyard Garden Program

Run by Redland City Council

OpenLast checked October 22, 2026
What you get
One-off option: up to 30 free native plants from IndigiScapes Native Nursery. 12-month option: up to $500 in financial assistance for tubestock, mulch, contractor help (up to $250), a nest box, and a worm farm or compost bin once planting targets are met
Maximum
$500 per household
Who qualifies
Redlands Coast residents. The 12-month option is for properties directly next to a Council bushland reserve or in a designated wildlife corridor; others get the one-off option. Strata properties (units, duplexes, townhouses under a body corporate) are not eligible. Tenants need the title holder's written approval.
Where
Residents of Redlands Coast, excluding strata properties.
Status
Open. Expressions of interest accepted; no closing date published.
Type of payment
Free item
Official program page

What you do

Register for a property visit and get up to 30 free native plants, or, if you live next to bushland or in a wildlife corridor, up to $500 towards plants, mulch and habitat restoration in your backyard.

Requirements

  • Each property can use the program once
  • Property visit by an Environmental Partnerships Officer
  • Plants chosen from a set list and approved by the officer; plant them on the registered property
  • One-off option: collect plants within 20 business days of approval and in the same financial year
  • 12-month option: landholder contributes cash or in-kind labour (valued at $52.19 an hour); one funding application only
  • Worm farm or compost bin only after planting 50 plants (blocks under 600 m2) or 100 plants (larger blocks)

How to apply

  1. 1Complete the expression of interest form on Council's website
  2. 2An Environmental Partnerships Officer arranges a property visit and gives you a planting list and weed advice
  3. 3Submit your plant request or financial assistance request through SmartyGrants
  4. 4Collect approved plants from IndigiScapes Native Nursery, Capalaba

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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Source: Sow, “Redland Your Backyard Garden Program,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/queensland/redland-your-backyard-garden

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