How do I stop people parking their cars half on my nature strip?

[wongedwoman]

cars are sometimes parked half on my nature strip.  There is a tree in the middle of the nature strip.  Can I put some rocks around the tree to circle the tree to stop them parking.  What should I use to do that.

Thanks

[TedBear]

Hi @wongedwoman, you could try planting a small bush at each end, near the driveways (not big enough to block the view of the road as you leave), then a row of small plants along the roadside.

Is the verge used for anything though, such as putting your bins out on? If so you'll need to leave a gap for that.

[wongedwoman]

our nature strip though is the council's property, it is apparently governed by body corp which does not allow us to plant trees or bushes on the nature strip but I have seen some people putting borders around tree. Maybe there is another way to surround the tree in a shape big enough to stop parking??

[Noyade]

Might be worth talking to your local council (body corp) first @wongedwoman, before you build your personal Stonehenge.

Long story - but my council had clear stipulations about a treated pine barrier I proposed.

There had to be 1.5 metres clear distance from the kerb to the barrier.

- To allow for garbage bin placement.

- To allow legally parked cars on a public road egress space for the passenger doors - without hindrance from the barrier, vegetation and loose ground material.

- And ultimately allow those persons easy and unhindered access to the adjacent pavement.

But I guess every council is different.

If the car above is not legally parked - then that's another matter.

Cheers!

[wongedwoman]

Thank you for letting me know.  I certainly did not know that.

Something to think about.