Organisations and Groups – Quick Guide

Groups across Corstorphine — from the Scouts and Guides to community centres, churches, Friends of Parks, and schools — can all help make our area brighter and more welcoming.
Taking part is simple, fun and rewarding!

🌿 1. Adopt or Create a Planter

There are several easy ways to get involved:

Adopt an existing planter – Take care of one that’s already in place by watering, weeding, and replanting it through the seasons.
Create your own – Add tubs, barrels, or raised beds outside your building or meeting place.
Add hanging baskets or window boxes – A simple way to bring colour to entrances, fences or railings.

📍 2. Choose a Location

You can plant:

On your own premises
In a nearby community space
Or in a public area (with permission)

If you’d like to use a pavement or grass verge, we can help contact the City of Edinburgh Council (Transport or Greenspaces teams) to check what’s allowed.

🌼 3. Plan What to Plant

We encourage colourful, pollinator-friendly flowers such as:

Petunias, marigolds, geraniums, and pansies
Spring bulbs like daffodils or tulips
Evergreens for year-round colour

You can even create a theme for your group — for example, using your organisation’s colours.

💧 4. Keep It Looking Good

Each group looks after:

Regular watering (especially in dry weather)
Removing weeds and litter
Refreshing plants seasonally

We can also arrange joint community planting days if you’d like to take part alongside other local groups.

📣 5. Share Your Success

We’ll celebrate your efforts on the Corstorphine in Bloom website and social media.
Your display will show how community groups across Corstorphine are making a real difference to local streets and green spaces.