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Horticultural Help
Check out these great City of Fremantle offers which are part of the Verge Beautification Programme. The Greening of verges in the City to reduce costs of mowing, and the reduction of water use are the aims of this programme.
Low Cost Groundcovers
As part of the Verge Beautification Program, the City of Fremantle is offering subsidised native groundcover plants for verges in Fremantle. Pay only $5.00 for approximately $13.00 worth of plants. For further information contact Parks and Gardens on 9432 9854 or 9432 9801.
Free Mulch
City of Fremantle can also supply free mulch to residents to assist with the establishment of your native verge garden. Contact Parks and Gardens on 9432 9854 or 9432 9801.
Free Street Trees
Fremantle residents can apply to have a free street tree planted on their verge. Parks and Gardens will talk to you about the trees that are most suitable for your verge. For further information telephone Parks and Gardens on 9432 9854 or 9432 9801.
Worm Factory
Worm Factories are available to Fremantle residents at a low cost. The Reln Worm Factory comes with four moulded plastic legs, plus an information and instruction manual. Worms are extra. For further information call the City's Service and Information Centre on 9432 9899.
Green Cones
The Green Cone is for sale to Fremantle residents at a subsidised rate. The green cone is delivered and comes with an instruction manual and a 400g sample pack of accelerator powder. For further information contact the Service and Information Centre on 9432 9899 or download the application form.
Compost Bin
Fremantle residents can purchase a 220 litre "Compostabin". The "Compostabin" is made of 100% recycled plastic, is delivered and comes with a seven-year manufacturer guarantee. Contact Service and Information on 9432 9899 or download the application form.
Chemical Free Weed Control Program
Council currently employs a non-chemical method of weed control on its footpath, medians and road kerbs. This method uses steam to eradicate weeds instead of chemical based sprays. If you have an questions please contact Jon Horne on 9432 9779 or Ken Vaisey on 9432 9912.
Overhanging Vegetation
Trees, shrubs, and vines obstructing pedestrian progress along footpaths from private property should be reported to reduce the risk to footpath users. Council will request for residents/ratepayers to prune or remove vegetation. Residents can contact Parks and Gardens on 9432 9854 or 9432 9801.
Street Tree Enquiries - Maintenance
Street tree maintenance such as pruning for sightline clearances (vision from intersections, driveways etc), and powerline pruning are part of Council's pruning programme. At all times this programme will be followed however reasonable requests for extra pruning will be considered. Please contact Parks and Gardens on 9432 9854 or 9432 9801.
Removal of street trees by residents is not permitted. Requests for removal of street trees are required in writing and will only be approved where Council's Tree Planting and Preservation Policy 1995 permits. For further enquiries please contact Parks and Gardens on 9432 9854 or 9432 9801.
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