Guerrilla
Gardening

Growth in unexpected places.

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Guerrilla gardening plants in recycled cans

What is it?

Guerrilla gardening is the act of planting flowers, herbs, or greenery in overlooked or unused spaces, often in urban environments where nature is limited.

Whether it’s a sidewalk crack, an empty lot, or a forgotten corner, these small acts can bring beauty, color, and life back into the city. It doesn’t require a backyard or a big plan, just a willingness to start small and make something grow.

Where can you do it?

Tree bed garden

Tree Beds

Add color around the roots of urban trees

Flowers growing in sidewalk cracks

Sidewalk Cracks

Tiny spaces can make a big difference

Plants growing in an alleyway

Alleyways

Transform paths into something unexpected

Abandoned planters filled with greenery

Abandoned Planters

Give unused containers a second chance to grow

Plants lining an old stairway

Old Stairways

Revitalize drab stairs into something smile-worthy

Plants growing on a deserted building

Deserted Buildings

Bring life back to spaces that were left behind

Sunflowers growing along a median strip

Median Strips

Introduce greenery to the spaces between the rush

Plants growing in a small empty space

Empty Spaces

Grow something beautiful in small, forgotten gaps

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How do you do it?

Find a Space

Look for an overlooked or underused area that could benefit from a little life. Sidewalk cracks, empty lots, and neglected corners are all great places to start.

Choose Your Plants

Pick plants that are native to your area and suited to the environment you’ve chosen. Native plants will thrive, require less maintenance, and support the local ecosystem.

Plant with Intention

Use seeds, small plants, or seed bombs to introduce greenery into your chosen space. Work with what’s already there, and avoid disrupting the area too much.

Let It Grow

Once your plants are in place, let nature take over. You can check back in if you’d like, but guerrilla gardening is often about quiet, low-maintenance impact.

Best Practices

Be Respectful

Be mindful of your community. Choose low-traffic areas and avoid causing harm.

Go Native

Only use native species of plants that support, not hurt, local wildlife and ecosystems.

Leave No Trace

Keep the space clean and let your plants do the talking. Leave nothing behind but seeds.

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Guerrilla Gardening Hotspots

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Melbourne, Australia 3,325+ guerrilla gardeners
Melbourne, Australia 3,325+ guerrilla gardeners

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