Neighbors Naturescaping

Naturescaping is a method of sustainable landscaping that incorporates native perennials, grasses, shrubs and trees to build a greener and more sustainable city. Through the Neighbors Naturescaping program, Brightside offers native plants and tools to St. Louis groups interested in a naturescaping project in St. Louis City. Plant a native garden to cheer up a public or nonprofit space in your neighborhood!

What are the benefits of Neighbors Naturescaping?

• Beautify a public or nonprofit space in your neighborhood
• Restore Missouri native plant communities
• Attract beneficial wildlife, such as butterflies, bees and birds
• Reduce stormwater runoff and protect our drinking water

Submit Your Naturescaping Project   

Ready to take that next step to beautify your city neighborhood? Consider a Neighbors Naturescaping greening project with Brightside St. Louis to improve public spaces in your area.

Your Neighbors Naturescaping project can be in any public space and some nonprofit spaces in St. Louis City. These can include medians, neighborhood entrances, parks, street barricades, LRA lots with current garden leases and other public spaces and nonprofit spaces approved by Brightside.

Projects selected for implementation will be provided with plants, tools and hardscape, as requested in their application and approved by the Selection Committee.  No cash awards will be given.

2025 Applications Closed

Thank you for your interest in the Neighbors Naturescaping 2025 program. Applications for this cycle are now closed. Please check back in May 2026 for information on the next application cycle.

For more details about the program, you can download the Neighbors Naturescaping 2025 Flyer or contact us.

Complete applications may be submitted via email or on paper until noon on August 8, 2025! Please contact Brightside with any questions or concerns.