Get inspired by checking out some local verge gardens in the gallery below.

We've created some demonstration verge gardens across Wollongong. Some are pictured above, or you can check them out in person by visiting the locations below.

See something you like? We've included the plans (officially called 'planting schemes') used to create these gardens, and examples of some of the plants used.

Coledale Community Hall (native garden)

745 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Coledale

• Verge Garden Plan
• Plant examples

Kemblawarra Community Hall (bushfoods garden)

Cnr Shellharbour Road and Parkes Street, Port Kembla

• Verge Garden Plan
• Plant examples

Mount Ousley (sensory garden)

Bass Park, Dumfries Ave, Mount Ousley

• Plant examples

Port Kembla Community Centre (mixed produce garden)

Cnr Wentworth and Church Streets, Port Kembla

• Verge Garden Plan
• Plant examples