It comes after a wet start to spring, which has given rise to abundant growth of grass and weeds on lawns and nature strips across the city.

Wagga council's road reserves activities officer Stephen Johnson said residents are required to keep nature strips free of litter and in a generally tidy state.

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"They are all about allowing pedestrians, particularly elderly and vision impaired persons or those with prams, to access the strip freely and safely," he said.

"It's also important to ensure visibility for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians at intersections or curves in the road and near driveways.

"We encourage you to do your part by not letting your nature strip get overgrown with long grass and weeds, or shrubs blocking footpaths or overhanging tree branches obstructing pedestrian access."

The council's officers are currently out and about, knocking on doors and leaving letters at properties where the nature strip needs a clean-up.

Letters are also being sent to real estate agents to ensure they are regularly checking on rental properties.