Residents will again have the chance to spruce up their gardens with the ever-popular native plant giveaway on again.
The bi-annual event gives residents the opportunity to collect up to 14 free plants.
Nurseries team leader, Sue McCormack, said staff at the Mackay Natural Environment Centre were prepared for big crowds.
“We get between 600 and 700 ratepayers at the centre in the two days, which is wonderful to see,” Ms McCormack said.
Among the species on offer is the Eungella Bottlebrush, which has small, dense foliage making it an attractive hedging plant.
“The Eungella Bottlebrush loves full sun and tolerates both dry and boggy conditions and a wide variety of soil types,” Ms McCormack said.
“They are also critical for biodiversity, with the stunning pink flowers attracting bees, which are so important in the local environment.”
Those who are looking for more of a groundcover are also catered for, with the Everlasting Daisy also available.
“The eye-catching, papery yellow flowers attract bees and insects when in the garden and also make stunning dried flower displays,” Ms McCormack said.
Co-chair of the Sustainability Strategic Advisory Committee, Councillor Alison Jones, said the native plant giveaway helps to deliver council’s Urban Greening Strategy.
“We are working to increase Mackay’s vegetation coverage over the next 20 years, after it was found our urban vegetation coverage was relatively low,” Councillor Jones said.
“Having more trees and plants not only improve the look and feel of an area, but increased vegetation improves air quality, reduces storm water run-off and creates cooler neighbourhoods.”
To claim your four free native plants, head to the Mackay Natural Environment Centre at 6 Swayne Street, North Mackay on Friday, August 22, from 9am to 3pm and on Saturday, August 23 between 9am and noon.
For an additional 10 free plants, including a shady tree for wildlife, sign up to the Gardens for Wildlife online https://www.mackay.qld.gov.au/gardens.
You can also buy extra plants for $3 each.
Mackay residents can collect up to 14 free native plants at the popular bi-annual giveaway on August 22–23, supporting biodiversity and council’s Urban Greening Strategy. Photos supplied
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