Greening tree discs, revitalizing the neighborhood: The application for tree disc sponsorship is now also available online
Vienna (OTS) – “I am very impressed by how much commitment, love and energy the Viennese invest in the garden. With their commitment, they make their living environment more colorful and livable for everyone and strengthen coexistence in the community. If you would like to garden yourself and plant a tree slice or get gardening tips, the GB* experts are the right place for you. They provide free advice on gardening in our city,” said Vice Mayor and Women and Housing Councilor Kathrin Gaál.
The motto is “Greening tree slices, revitalizing neighborhoods”. Area management for urban renewal (GB*) for the successful “Gardens around the Corner” initiative as well as for inner courtyard and facade greening. Residents who have neither a balcony nor a garden, or who simply want to help shape the neighborhood, can sponsor a tree slice and garden in public spaces. All you need is a design agreement, which can be applied for at GB* and now also online at wien.gv.at.
In Vienna, around 1,800 tree slices are currently being greened and cared for by residents. The green oases are not only beautiful to look at, they also contribute to climate-friendly neighborhoods. And: The neighborhood is strengthened – because people come together when gardening.
“Garden around the corner”: Apply for tree disc sponsorship online or at GB*
Anyone who would like to green a tree slice must conclude a design agreement with the City of Vienna, which can now also be applied for online since spring 2024. Using the form on wien.gv.at, a street tree is selected from the displayed plan by entering the address and the application for tree disk greening is submitted. The Vienna City Gardens check whether the selected tree disk is available, the GB* informs the applicant after a positive check and provides technical support. All information about the new online service: www.gbstern.at/baumscheibe
Alternatively, the design agreement can still be concluded directly with GB*. Those interested should choose a street tree near their own home and send the tree number (visible on the tree), the address of the location and, if possible, a photo (of the soil surrounding the tree) by email to the nearest GB* in the district. If the tree disc is available, a design agreement can be signed.
All information is also available as a printed folder to download (www.gbstern.at/stadtgarteln) or pick up at the GB* locations.
The tree disc gardeners at all GB* locations are provided with information materials, plant tips and a “Gardening around the corner” sign to identify their tree disc.
The tree disc application can be applied for online via the City of Vienna website. Here you can find all the information: www.gbstern.at/baumscheibe
Free tips for “gardening around the corner”
The GB* (Urban Renewal Area Services) provide free advice on gardening in the city in their restaurants and at local events throughout the year. The natural design of tree discs is very popular. “The denser the network of habitats, the better plants and bees, butterflies, etc. can maintain their populations. Every garden and every flowering tree makes an important contribution to this,” says Alexandra Scheucher, an employee of the technical urban renewal department.
On www.gbstern.at/gartelinfos there is one Planting list – compiled according to locations and criteria of organic gardening.
Gardening also strengthens togetherness in the Grätzl. Many tree disk gardeners can report this, including Alcan Salih and Ms. Melanie, who look after two tree disks together on Ullmannstrasse in the 15th district. “These small, neighborhood oases are very valuable, especially in the times we live in today. You get to talk to people, you can sensitize others to the topic and maybe even motivate them to garden together,” say the two passionate tree disc gardeners.
All information about city gardening and tree disc gardeners in a portrait: www.gbstern.at/stadtgarteln.
Free Gartel advice from GB*: The dates in spring
Gardening in the Garage Grande, from April, every Thursday, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. | Deinhardsteingasse 12, 1160 Vienna
In the former parking garage in Ottakring, all sorts of things are planted indoors in the community garden and gardened in plant troughs in front of the Garage Grande. Anyone who would like to take part is welcome: garagegrande@gbstern.at.
Swap plants, share gardening tips
April 17, 2024, 1-4 p.m. | GB*District office, Quellenstr. 149, 1100 Vienna
April 18, 2024, 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. | Franz-Haas-Platz, 1110 Vienna
April 19, 2024, 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. | Siebenbrunnenplatz, 1050 Vienna
The GB*Team for the 3rd, 4th, 5th, 10th and 11th districts invites you to swap plants on three afternoons. Hobby gardeners can exchange plant seeds, herbs, vegetable plants and flower seedlings and get free advice.
Festival at the start of the garden in Penzing
April 18, 2024, from 5 p.m. | Penzing District Council, Hütteldorfer Str. 188, 1140 Vienna
At the start of the garden season, the GB* team in the 14th district and district leader Michaela Schüchner invite you to the garden launch party. The program includes lectures by gardeners who give tips on biodiversity and lively neighborhoods. A plant swap meet invites you to share and exchange.
Plant day in the Sonnwendviertel
April 21, 2024, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Bloch-Bauer-Promenade 28, 1100 Vienna
The “Grätzelmixer” association in the Sonnwendviertel is organizing a neighborhood day with a plant exchange. The GB* provides information about gardening in the city and much more at an on-site stand.
Walk “Garden around the corner”
April 23, 2024, from 4 p.m. | Meeting point: Garage Grande, Deinhartsteingasse 12, 1160 Vienna
In Ottakring, the GB*Team, together with district leader Stefanie Lamp, invites you to take a walk in Albrechtskreithgasse. District gardeners talk about their experiences and pass on gardening tips.
All information about gardens around the corner, questions and answers, portraits of tree slice gardeners, garden folders to download, etc.: www.gbstern.at/stadtgarteln /Ending
Questions & Contact:
Gerda Mackerle
Media spokesperson Vice Mayor Kathrin Gaál
Tel.: 0676/8118 81983
E-Mail: gerda.mackerle@wien.gv.at
Marion Hierzenberger
Public relations, area management, urban renewal
T: 01/4000 – 25305
M: 0676 8118 – 25305
Email: marion.hierzenberger@gbstern.at