Hooglede promotes green spaces with free tree initiative

Residents of Hooglede can order and collect a free native tree in December.

Green garden with native trees and shrubs in Flanders.
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Green garden with native trees and shrubs in Flanders.

Hooglede encourages its residents to green their gardens with the 'Behaag je tuin' campaign, offering native plants.

Trees and shrubs help retain water better and create pleasant shade, providing a natural air-conditioning effect, making spaces greener and full of life. The offering consists of native species that naturally occur in the region and thrive there. They are adapted to our climate, making them less susceptible to diseases and pests. Even small (city) gardens can make a big difference, with an offering of trees and hedge packages tailored for them.
Residents of Hooglede can use a discount code when paying for their first tree. The first tree for residents of Hooglede is free. Poles and tree ties are available for purchase upon collection.
Interested individuals can visit www.behaagjetuin.be to view the selection, which includes standard (fruit) trees, mixed hedge packages, blossom and berry hedges, and wood edges. Orders can be placed between September 1 and October 15, 2026. The plants can be collected on Saturday, December 5, 2026, in the municipality.
For support and advice regarding orders and planting in their garden, residents can contact the Regionaal Landschap West-Vlaamse Hart via info@westvlaamsehart.be. The municipality's environmental department can also provide guidance.
More information is available from the Regionaal Landschap West-Vlaamse Hart: info@westvlaamsehart.be | https://www.westvlaamsehart.be/ | Tel. 051 26 14 49.
Based on information from the official source: Gemeente Hooglede (24/09/2026)