Did you know that you could be adding to your garden without spending a cent?
The even better news is that the free plants on offer are native to South East Queensland – so they look divine and are more sustainable.
Brisbane ratepayers, Housing Commission and Defence Housing residents are entitled to claim two free native plants, once per financial year.
Here’s how:
- Visit Council or go to a Council library or ward office and present your paid rates notice from this current financial year or for Housing Commission and Defence Housing residents provide evidence of a recent rental payment.
- You will be provided with an approved stamped Free Native Plants voucher.
- Visit a participating nursery and exchange your voucher for two free native plants.
- For a full list of available plants, participating nurseries and steps on how to plant your natives go to brisbane.qld.gov.au
Here are some of our favourite natives to inspire your next garden upgrade, thanks to our friends at Ecotone Nursery. Photos by Jevan Cole.
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- Arrow Leaf Violet (Viola betonifcifolia)
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- Butterfly Bush Pavetta australiensis
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- Cinnamon Myrtle Backhousia myrtifolia
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- Darling Pea Swainsonia galegifolia
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- Dusky Coral Pea
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- Hovea acutifolia
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- Jacksonia scoparia
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- Peperomia blanda var. floribunda
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- Wild May (Leptospermum polygalifolium)
