How do I get free plants from the City of Hobart?

The City of Hobart runs an annual nature strip plant giveaway of up to 20 free plants for eligible residents. Applications usually open in June, with plants ready to collect in September. Use the online form on the council's nature strips page to be told when it opens.

Are there grants for community tree planting in Tasmania?

Yes. Landcare Tasmania offers small TLF Plant Grants to member groups doing native revegetation. In 2025, 18 projects were funded and more than 4,000 native plants went in the ground.

Does Tasmania have fewer free garden programs than other states?

Tasmania has fewer council garden freebies than the mainland states, and Hobart runs the largest program. Many Tasmanian councils hold occasional free plant events, so check your council's events calendar, and look for National Tree Day events each July.

Tasmania: Free Plants, Rebates and Garden Freebies

Free plant programs, rate rebates and garden grants available across Tasmania. Pick your council or browse statewide programs.

Programs verified October 2026

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A note on Tasmania: Tasmania has fewer council-level garden freebies than the mainland states. The City of Hobart runs the largest local program. Many other Tasmanian councils run occasional free plant events throughout the year, so check your council's events calendar regularly. Landcare Tasmania's plant grants help fill the gap for community groups, and National Tree Day events run across the state each July.

City of Hobart free plants and rebates

Free Nature Strip Plant Giveaway

Free Plants

Up to 20 free plants per household for your nature strip

Who: Eligible City of Hobart residents.

When: Applications usually open in June, with plants ready to collect in September.

How: Apply through the council's online form when the program opens, or fill in the form on the nature strips page to be told when it does.

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20 plants is one of the most generous per-household allocations of any Australian council. Enough to fill both sides of a standard nature strip.

Rate Rebate for Native Vegetation

Rebate

Rates rebate for landowners protecting native vegetation of significant conservation value

Who: Landowners within the City of Hobart who voluntarily protect native vegetation on their property.

How: The rebate applies to properties with native vegetation of significant conservation value. Apply through the council's rate rebate scheme. The vegetation must be voluntarily protected, and assessments are carried out by the council.

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Statewide Programs

These apply across Tasmania, no matter which council you're in.

Landcare Tasmania Plant Grant

Grant

Small grants for community native revegetation projects

Who: Landcare Tasmania member groups running native revegetation projects.

How: Apply through Landcare Tasmania when the TLF Plant Grant round opens. In 2025, 18 projects were funded and more than 4,000 native plants went in the ground.

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National Tree Day Giveaways (late July)

Event

Free plants at council events across the state

Many Tasmanian councils run free plant giveaways for National Tree Day in late July each year. Check your council's events calendar or the Planet Ark site for local events near you.

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New programs pop up throughout the year

Get notified when Tasmanian councils announce new free plant programs or grant rounds.

Got your free plants? Now plan your garden.

See exactly what to plant this month in Tasmania with the free Planting Season calendar.

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