If you own a rental property, it is important to make sure that you are keeping up with the landscaping. The landscaping of a property is important when it comes to attracting a tenant. Property managers have a lot on their plate when it comes to running the business. This is why keeping landscaping as simple as possible is often a must. Here are some landscaping maintenance tips for property managers that can help attract tenants and increase the value of your rental property.
Landscaping Maintenance Tips For Property Managers
Native Plants
Every area has plants that are native to it. Make sure that you choose plants that are suitable for the particular weather and soil conditions of your area. These types of plants will not require as much maintenance. They will also have better resistance to pests and diseases than plants that are not native to the area.
Hardscape or Grass?
If you want to increase the curb appeal of your rental property and also reduce the amount of time you spend on maintenance, you should consider choosing hardscaping over grass. Using hardscape features such as walkways, patios, and pavers will save you a ton of time when it comes to landscaping maintenance. In addition, hardscaping also provides your tenants with additional outdoor living space.
Choosing a hardscape instead of grass will allow you to provide your property with a yard that looks nice and also reduce the amount of time spent on irrigation and lawn mowing/lawn care. In addition, studies show that properties that provide an outdoor living space often attract potential tenants at a much faster rate.
Landscape Fabric
Regular maintenance for landscaping can be quite tedious. One way to save time on regular weed removal is to invest in some landscaping fabric. This type of fabric can help eliminate weeds in an area, it also prevents erosion. If you are looking for a way to reduce your landscaping maintenance time and save some money, it is a good idea to invest in some of this fabric. It is important to note that weed control fabric can help to keep weeds away, but it does not last forever. Use it for planting annual plants and use a combination of fabric and mulch.
Mulch Regularly
Place material such as bark, wood chips, or shredded leaves over the landscaping surface. This is vital when it comes to changing the appearance of your landscaping and improving your curb appeal. Regular mulching will help to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and helps to regulate the temperature of the soil.
Irrigation Systems
Proper and constant watering is the key to a beautiful landscape. Installing an automatic irrigation system will help save time, money, and water, all while providing a lovely and healthy yard for your rental property.
Maintaining the landscape of a rental property is one of the best things that you can do as a property manager. Making the maintenance of landscaping a priority won’t just provide benefits to you. This will be appreciated by your current tenants, and potential tenants for a long time to come.
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