That strip of grass between the footpath and the road is mowed, ignored, and going nowhere.

We turn it into a small native garden — permit handled, planted properly, left alone once it's in.

Ryan Barnes, founder of Barnes and Bloom, working in a plant-led garden in Melbourne

Real nature strip conversions

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Durham St, Eaglemont nature strip after conversion — freshly planted native garden
Durham St, Eaglemont nature strip before conversion — mowed grass verge
Before After
Durham St, Eaglemont
Union St, Brunswick nature strip after conversion — freshly planted native garden
Union St, Brunswick nature strip before conversion — mowed grass verge
Before After
Union St, Brunswick

What Clients Say

★★★★★
“Thanks so much Ryan and co for a great nature strip conversion. Looks amazing!”

— Marcella N.

★★★★★
“Great work and done in one day. Great service. Love it.”

— Lorraine C.

★★★★★
“Couldn’t be more impressed with the quality of services I received from Ryan and the team at Barnes and Bloom. Super efficient, great communication and over the moon with the results. Highly recommend.”

— Ed S.

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