Four ways to add greenery to your strata property
With some clever planning and creative thinking, you can introduce more plants to your property to improve its appearance and sustainability
Did you know that regular exposure to nature can greatly benefit your physical and mental health? Nature has been linked to improved attention spans, lower stress levels, better mood, improvement to empathy levels and even reduced risk of psychiatric disorders.
While taking time out for a mountain hike or swimming in the ocean may not be feasible for many of us, there is one thing you can do to up your daily dose of nature in the comfort of your own home — grow plants in your property. Making these changes may help make a positive impact on both your health and the environment. It may even become a long-term hobby that reaps rewards of the flowering or edible variety.
For those living in community title schemes, strata plans, and owners corporations, many may assume gardening in strata in these properties is limited, but this isn’t the case. With a bit of creativity, you and your property neighbours can introduce eye-catching greenery to private and shared spaces.
Keep reading to learn about some easy ways to do this in community living settings.
Originally published on 17 November 2021
Updated on 2 November 2023
Categories: Apartment living, Enhancing Community Living, National