Let us take the pain out of dealing with your local council when creating your own nature-space on the front verge. REACT Ecology can plan your space within regulations, create it (and manage it, if you need). This type of garden can be a ornamental garden, native garden, or edible garden (for yourself and your community).

Verge gardening is the practice of transforming the often neglected strip of land between the sidewalk and the street, known as the verge, into a beautiful and productive garden. This practice not only beautifies the urban landscape, but also provides a range of environmental and social benefits.

Verge gardens can improve soil quality, reduce stormwater runoff, and provide habitat for pollinators and other wildlife. In addition, they can help to reduce urban heat island effects by providing shade and cooling the surrounding area.

Verge gardening can also provide social benefits by creating opportunities for community engagement and participation, and by promoting the production and sharing of fresh, locally grown food.

Overall, verge gardening is a simple and effective way to improve the urban environment, promote biodiversity, and foster community engagement and social cohesion. By transforming neglected spaces into beautiful and productive gardens, we can create more sustainable, resilient, and livable communities.