Tile lifting 2024
Remove tiles, put in plants
This year our annual tile-lifting campaign will take place on Sunday 6 October from 12.00 to 16:00. Remove the tiles from the pavement or your garden and hand them in for free at the container in front of the Trefcentrum/Bibliotheek Duinoord, Sweelinckplein 42 (corner of Reinkenstraat).
For every tile you get a native plant from an organic grower. Native plants do well in our climate and are better for bees and insects.
Our expert tile-lifting team is ready to help you lift the tiles and to provide advice on creating a beautiful facade garden.
It is necessary to register in advance, so that we know how big the container should be and how many plants we should order. Registration is open until October 1st
Did you know that....
...... that facade gardens are crucial for biodiversity in the city? Recent research from Leiden University shows that they are a source of life for birds, insects and other animals. In the research, no less than 235 plant species and 154 insect species were found on 100 m² of facade garden. That is even more than in some natural areas.
....... autumn is a great time to create a (facade) garden? Nowadays, many people only start gardening in the spring, but autumn is actually a much better time to plant. The soil is still nice and warm and moist, perfect for new plants to take root. They then go into a kind of 'hibernation'. When spring starts, they immediately start growing. This way, you can enjoy a beautiful green and blooming garden in early spring! You can read all about it on the Plantmee.nl website.
....... participating in tile lifting is completely free. You can have the tiles removed for free and you will receive a plant from us for every tile!
Impression 2023
Tegelwippen Duinoord was a resounding success again last year. Dozens of neighbours together delivered more than 900 tiles, a container full. Together we made Duinoord a little greener.
