No crazy lighting systems, no 'prickly, spiky or woody' plants and no car parks. Hobart's rules for nature strip are changing. Here is what you can and cannot with the grassy strip at front of your house.
abc.net.au/news/hobart-nature-strips-council-rules-change/101791020Robyn Clark does not have any strong feelings against lawns — but they are just not for her.From January 20, City of Hobart residents will no longer have to apply for permission to use and maintain their residential nature strips
It has resulted in less maintenance and prompted conversations with the neighbours in her New Town street. She said it had also inspired others to consider how they used their nature strips, including her neighbour directly opposite, who had similarly gotten creative and switched from grass to garden.From January 20, 2023, City of Hobart residents will be able to follow Ms Clark's lead without getting prior approval like she did, with council officers also preparing to cease the automatic mowing of nature strips for those properties that still receive the service.