Garden works boost aesthetic, soil health
Jane’s Garden in Pomonal has new retaining edging as part of a streetscape development in the town.
Ararat Rural City Council’s Parks and Gardens crew has installed the wall near Pomonal General Store.
The council’s deputy chief executive Julie Cronin said she was thrilled with the finished product.
“Consistent with the Pomonal Community Action Plan 2020-2025, the upgrade for a new retaining wall in Jane’s Garden resulted in a more beautiful, improved, and safer attraction in the centre of Pomonal,” Ms Cronin said.
“The council recognises that retaining walls in gardens can look aesthetically pleasing and be practical in maintaining the health of the soil.
“The project is a great example of effective community-council partnership in creating more positive outcomes for smaller towns across the municipality.”
Pomonal Progress Association co-ordinator Jill Miller said she appreciated the work program.
“Jane Williams was a Pomonal resident who, together with her husband, Phil Williams, grew many local plants, grasses, trees and shrubs. It was only natural to name the garden after her given her passion to revegetate broken bush lands with mixed plantings,” Ms Miller said.
“The plants found in Jane’s Garden are Indigenous to the Grampians region and planted by a local group, the Australian Plant Society Grampians branch.
“Recently, we found it was difficult to keep soil and mulch on the garden beds and the work carried out to edge the garden has made a huge difference.
“The work carried out by Ararat Rural City Council, while very practical, is also very attractive and well done, fitting well with the ideal of the garden.”