Trees and vegetation

 

Mount Alexander Shire Council Parks Service provides an attractive lifestyle to its ratepayers and visitors by enhancing the horticultural services at Council controlled properties and roadsides throughout the municipality.

These sites include sports grounds, general parks and gardens, along roadways and streets, Council buildings and other selected sites. Street tree maintenance is also provided.


General maintenance works include:

• Grass areas mown to set heights and at programmed intervals
• Garden areas well presented with correctly maintained plants
• Sites with irrigation watered to acheive maximum effect with minimal wastage
• All plants receiving adequate maintenance including watering during dry weather, seasonal and maintenance, pruning, and control of pests and diseases
• Playgrounds, paths and other fixtures are safe for public usage
• Parks are litter free
• Sites are well presented and suitable for intended usage.
• Sports playing surfaces are safe for sporting activities.

Street Tree Maintenance works include:

• Removal of dangerous, dead or diseased limbs.
• Formative pruning of young and established plants.
• Removal and replacement of dead, dangerous, diseased or inappropriate trees.
• Planting of new trees

 Grass Cutting and Maintenance:

• Parks and Gardens Staff maintain council controlled ovals, reserves, parks, gardens and median strips
• All grassed areas are regularly maintained within a programmed maintenance schedule
• Naturestrips are the responsibility of the property owner

• Please help care for trees planted in your naturestrip, especially newly planted trees that require regular watering through the warmer months. Tree planting is undertaken between the months of May to August.
• Trees growing on private land is the responsibility of the landowner. Please ensure hanging branches are kept clear to a height of three metres from footpaths and roadways.
• If your street tree requires pruning or assessment please contact the Parks Manager.