Welcome to our "hellstrip" garden

A hellstrip is the narrow patch of land between the sidewalk and the street—often overlooked, mistreated, and left with little more than struggling grass. But this small, forgotten space has big potential.

When we replace grass turf with deep-rooted, native plants, these strips transform into more than just gardens. They become tools for change. They help absorb rainwater, reduce runoff, and ease the burden on stormdrains. In a time when many communities -- including ours -- face flooding from heavy rainfall, restoring even small spaces like this can make a meaningful impact.

This project is part of a broader mission to reimagine everyday urban land use. By transforming lawns into resilient, eye-catching gardens, we want to spark conversations about sustainability and empower others to take simple and informed steps, like planting their hellstrip, to create beautiful spaces and build climate resilience.