If you’re like many rental property owners in Palm Harbor, you aim to make your rental more eco-friendly. Developing a yard that attracts pollinators is a small step with a big impact. 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. A yard that supports pollinators can be appealing to tenants who seek eco-friendly living spaces.
Making a difference is possible even if you aren’t deeply into gardening. 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
Begin encouraging pollinators by planting different types of flora in your yard. Choose plants that have staggered blooming periods, from early spring to late fall. In many regions, native plants like lavender, coneflowers, and bee balm are available and appealing to pollinators.
Add a Feeder
To attract hummingbirds and butterflies, try hanging a nectar feeder in your rental’s yard. Watching these pollinators feed is enjoyable for many, and they also benefit your plants. Another way to attract more pollinators is to set out a dish of ripe fruit or water mixed with sea salt. Butterflies are particularly enticed by these items.
Rethink the Lawn
In many rental homes, a well-maintained green lawn is a vital part of the landscaping. Your lawn can also support pollinators with a few easy adjustments. Allowing grass to reach about 3 inches and develop seed heads keeps soil moist and attracts pollinators. You might also mix in low-growing plants like white clover or violets with your grass. Non-invasive plants like these can boost pollinator populations without harming your lawn.
Use Alternatives to Pesticides
Using pesticides on the lawn or plants is a common practice, but it can harm helpful pollinators. Should you need to spray for harmful insects, consider eco-friendly options. Some oils and soaps can ward off pests without endangering pollinators. Cornmeal can effectively remove ant colonies, and garlic, pepper, and beer can repel certain biting insects.
If your tenant wants to add pollinator-friendly aspects to the yard, consider letting them. Naturally, you’ll need to agree with your tenant on the changes, the person responsible for the work, and the costs involved.
Consider assisting with costs for plants or features if a tenant asks, as it may enhance property value and attract future tenants. 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 TradeWinds. We’re excited to discuss how our property management services can help you and your investments in Palm Harbor and the surrounding areas. Contact us online or call 727-400-4722 today!
Originally Published on July 16, 2021
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