Like many in Conroe, you want to ensure your rental property is environmentally responsible. You can make an impact by establishing a pollinator-friendly garden. Optimal landscaping for rentals involves designing appealing and easy-to-care-for yards. A yard that supports pollinators is both an environmental boon and a potential value booster for your property. By developing a pollinator-friendly yard, you may attract eco-conscious tenants who value such features.
Even as a non-avid gardener, you can still effect positive change. You might be aware that pollinators like butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds are decreasing quickly. These pollinators are vital for our ecosystem, and their absence would mean fewer fruits, nuts, and seeds for us. Yet, with some simple landscaping changes, you can support pollinator populations around your rental.
Plant With Variety
To encourage pollinators, use a range of plants in your yard’s landscaping. Select plants that bloom at different times, ideally 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. These pollinators are enjoyable to watch and will benefit your landscaping plants. To draw additional pollinators, consider placing a dish of ripe fruit or water with sea salt in your yard. Butterflies are particularly drawn to these offerings.
Rethink the Lawn
For many rental homes, a vibrant green lawn is essential to the landscaping. By making some simple changes, your lawn can help support pollinators. Letting the grass grow taller, around 3 inches, and form seed heads helps retain soil moisture and attracts pollinators. Another option is to mix low-growing plants like white clover or violets with your grass. These non-invasive plants will increase local pollinators without compromising your lawn’s health.
Use Alternatives to Pesticides
Many property owners use pesticides on lawns or plants, which can harm beneficial pollinators alongside the targeted insects. If controlling harmful insects with sprays is essential, look into environmentally friendly alternatives. Oils and soaps can be effective in repelling pests while sparing pollinators. Cornmeal is often effective against ant colonies, and garlic, pepper, and beer can repel biting insects.
Consider allowing your tenant to add pollinator-friendly features to the yard if they wish to. Be sure to discuss and agree with your tenant on the changes, the work, and the financial responsibilities.
Should your tenant request financial assistance for plants or features, consider it if it enhances property value or attractiveness. While establishing a pollinator-friendly yard may have initial costs, the long-term advantages can outweigh them.
Creating a pollinator-friendly yard can boost the value of your rental property. For advice, contact Real Property Management Republic. We’re eager to discuss how our property management services can benefit you and your investments in Conroe and nearby areas. Contact us online or call 281-362-5001 today!
Originally Published on July 16, 2021
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