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Native plants are a good choice in gardens as they use less water than many non-natives and establish quickly. They are also great at attracting native animals and insects back into our area by providing shelter and food.
Every year, Council offers free native plant seedlings to residents and schools to help our community create habitat.
Orders due by 11 June 2020 Plants will be delivered Week 1 to 4 in Term 3
Details and locations to be confirmed COVID-19 restrictions dependant
2 August 202010am to 1pm
Details and locations to be confirmed COVID-19 restrictions dependant
Spring community giveaway
5-6 September 2020
5 September 2020
Plant giveaways are promoted in local newspapers, through Council's social media channels and on cb.city/whatson. For library opening hours, please visit the locations and memberships page.
Native plants are available for purchase throughout the year from these local nurseries:
Our local area is home to a wide variety of plants and animals and your garden is an important habitat haven for them. A new guide is available to help you create habitat at home.
Your native garden: A guide to bring native plants and animals back to your garden Map of CBCity Planting zones
Your native garden: A guide to bring native plants and animals back to your garden
Map of CBCity Planting zones
Our Clean and Green E-newsletter is the best way to keep up-to-date on the latest news and events about environmental events and free events in the City of Canterbury Bankstown.
Sign up to Council's Clean and Green E-newsletter
For more information, call Council's Natural Resource Management team on 9707 9000.
