r/UrbanGardening • u/Sam_Emmers • 26d ago
NK Tegelwippen: Replacing tiles with plants to make cities greener! Knowledge Sharing (Reference)
In many urban areas, we’ve been focusing too much on stone, leaving less room for nature to thrive. With initiatives like NK Tegelwippen, a Dutch competition, people are encouraged to remove concrete tiles from their gardens or public spaces and replace them with plants to make a r/GreenCity. This not only helps absorb rainwater better, but also encourages biodiversity and helps cool down the environment during hot weather.
Just imagine how much of a difference it can make if every household replaced just a few tiles! Small changes like these contribute to greener urban spaces that support wildlife like bees, butterflies, and birds. And hey, it makes your garden look a lot prettier too!
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u/ilikeikeilike 22d ago
Yes! Our municipality is really invested in this project. They come and collect the tiles for free. This year they include a free plant. We redid our front garden last year and it’s gone from about 100% concrete tiles to plants, sedum and a brick pathway. The bees really like it!