We use permaculture principles to transform Edinburgh’s ‘forgotten edges’ — neglected planters, street trees, and graveyards — into attractive community spaces for all to enjoy. Our low-cost, low-maintenance planting designs support biodiversity and soil health while benefiting local communities.

We also take on all kinds of garden maintenance, garden design, and small-scale landscaping work. We build compost bays, planters, lawn edging and other garden structures, using locally sourced or reclaimed materials.

Contact forgotten.edges@gmail.com for a quote or to hear more about our work.

Street planter restoration project

With funding from Edinburgh Community Climate Action Network, we have revamped 16 neglected street planters across Edinburgh with colourful, biodiversity-friendly planting schemes using permaculture principles. 

Small trees, shrubs, herbaceous perennials and ground cover plants provide year-round interest, including native and drought-resistant species where appropriate. 

We invite local communities and businesses to help maintain the planters in the long term. Find out how!

Our planters can be found at:

• National Gallery on Princes Street

• King's Stables Road

• John's Place next to Leith Links

• Buchanan Street in Leith

• Broughton Community Garden

Forgotten Edges CIC | Registered in Scotland | Company number: SC859084 

Forgotten Edges CIC is a Community Interest Company limited by guarantee, operating for the benefit of the community.

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