If you’re like many rental property owners in Arcadia, you aim to make your rental more eco-friendly. One minor yet impactful step is to develop a pollinator-friendly yard. Ideal landscaping for rental properties aims to be visually appealing and easy to maintain. Creating a pollinator-friendly yard is an investment in the environment and can enhance your property’s worth. Establishing a pollinator-friendly yard can appeal to environmentally aware tenants looking for such rentals.
Even without a deep interest in gardening, you can still contribute positively. Perhaps you’ve heard about the swift decline in populations of pollinators like butterflies and bees. Without these essential pollinators, we wouldn’t have access to the diverse fruits, nuts, and seeds we enjoy. By making minor changes to your rental’s landscaping, you can enhance local pollinator populations.
Plant With Variety
To attract pollinators, start by incorporating a variety of plants in your yard. Choose plants that have staggered blooming periods, from early spring to late fall. You can often find native plants such as lavender, coneflowers, and bee balm that are easy to care for and attract pollinators.
Add a Feeder
Placing a nectar feeder in your rental’s yard is an easy way to bring in hummingbirds and butterflies. Many find joy in watching these pollinators feed, which also aids your landscaping plants. A dish of ripe fruit or water mixed with sea salt can further attract pollinators to your yard. These items are especially attractive to butterflies.
Rethink the Lawn
A lush, green lawn is a key feature in the landscaping of many rental properties. A few straightforward changes to your lawn can help support pollinators. Growing the grass a bit taller, around 3 inches, and allowing seed heads to form helps retain moisture and attract pollinators. Consider mixing low-growing plants like white clover or violets with your grass. By adding these non-invasive plants, you can support pollinators without hurting your lawn’s health.
Use Alternatives to Pesticides
Numerous property owners use pesticides on their lawns or plants, but this can also harm beneficial pollinators. Should you need to spray for harmful insects, consider eco-friendly options. Oils and soaps can repel pests without harming beneficial pollinators. Using cornmeal can help get rid of ant colonies, while garlic, pepper, and beer can deter some biting insects.
Should your tenant want to include pollinator-friendly elements in the yard, consider permitting them to do so. Naturally, you’ll need to agree with your tenant on the changes, the person responsible for the work, and the costs involved.
If a tenant asks you to help with costs for plants or elements, it could be worthwhile if it boosts property value or appeal. There may be initial costs to create a pollinator-friendly yard, but the long-term benefits could be more significant.
To increase your rental property’s value, consider making a pollinator-friendly yard. For advice, contact Real Property Management Fairmate. We are glad to discuss how our property management services can benefit you and your investments in Arcadia and nearby regions. Contact us online or call 626-691-9749 today!
Originally Published on July 16, 2021
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