10 for the Garden 10 for the Bush

A joint initiative of Trees For Life and developer Lend Lease

Under the initiative, households in Adelaide’s Blakes Crossing community receive a gift voucher to choose native plants from a selection of garden-friendly and local small trees, flowering shrubs, ground covers and ornamental grasses.

As part of the ‘welcome gift’ for new residents, Trees For Life provides a planting guide with tips for designing a beautiful sustainable garden, and some professional support and advice.And to add to environmental sustainability efforts, a further 10 native seedlings will be planted on cleared land on the householders’ behalf.

“The project combines community engagement and the support of State-wide environmentally sustainable initiatives, of which both entities can be proud,” TFL Chief Executive Officer Carmel Dundon said.

Lend Lease Project Director Troy Jamieson said Lend Lease and the Blakes Crossing team were excited to be the first to adopt the 10 for the Garden, 10 for the Bush initiative.

“In terms of the big picture, the program will create a lasting legacy supporting Lend Lease’s sustainability principles and community aspirations, and on a personal level, the entire team here can’t wait to get involved with the program, getting our hands dirty and helping out with the planting days wherever we can,” Troy said.

“This is also about Lend Lease supporting Trees For Life and the community to make a difference to the environment – by starting in our own back yards.”

• Future recycled water infrastructure
• Sustainable building guidelines and principles to be used for all homes
• Sustainable landscaping
• Quiet leafy streets to encourage walking and cycling