City of Fremantle
Coastal Charm
At the City of Fremantle, we encourage residents to develop and maintain verge gardens to provide a range of social, environmental, and economic benefits to the community. The City provides a number of annual schemes with thanks to Waterwise Greening Co-funding, which assist residents to create a successful verge garden including:
Native Plant Subsidy Scheme
The Native Plant Subsidy Scheme returns this year, from Thursday May 1 to Saturday May 31. Residents will be able to purchase subsidised native seedlings grown by local nursery Apace.
This is a fantastic opportunity to choose waterwise native plants that are adapted to thrive in Perth’s environment. Local plant species don’t just look beautiful – they can provide food and shelter for native animals and pollinators and help shade and cool your house and garden.
City of Fremantle residents can purchase up to 20 native plants for $3 each from Apace Nursery, located at 1 Johannah Street, North Fremantle. Apace is open Wednesday to Saturday from 8.30am to 2pm.
This offer is valid once per household. While stocks last. To redeem this offer at Apace, please take proof of your residential address and photo ID.
Click here to view the Native Plant Subsidy Scheme 2025 Species List.
The 2025 Native Plant Subsidy Scheme is proudly co-funded by Water Corporation’s Waterwise Greening Scheme and forms part of our ambition for Fremantle to be a leading waterwise city.
Free Mulch
Residents can collect free tree mulch from the Fremantle Recycling Centre, subject to availability.
Verge Garden Guidelines
For tips of create a sustainable verge view the City’s Verge and Urban Garden Policy and Verge Garden Guidelines.
Verge mowing and maintenance
The City mows arterial road verges, bus route verges, and designated hazardous road verges six times a year. While other verges are City property, residents are responsible for their maintenance. Thank you for helping keep our community looking its best!
