As a rental property owner in Antioch, you likely want to contribute to making your property greener. Creating a pollinator-friendly yard is a small yet significant action you can take. Key landscaping strategies for rentals involve crafting attractive, manageable yards. Creating a pollinator-friendly yard is an investment in the environment and can enhance your property’s worth. By developing a pollinator-friendly yard, you may attract eco-conscious tenants who value such features.
Making a difference is possible even if you aren’t deeply into gardening. You may know that populations of pollinators such as butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds are dropping fast. Pollinators play a crucial role in our ecosystem, helping produce the fruits, nuts, and seeds we love. Even small modifications to your rental’s landscaping can benefit local pollinator populations.
Plant With Variety
To encourage pollinators, use a range of plants in your yard’s landscaping. Ideally, opt for plants that bloom throughout the year, 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. Your lawn can also support pollinators with a few easy adjustments. Growing the grass a bit taller, around 3 inches, and allowing seed heads to form helps retain moisture and attract pollinators. You might also mix in low-growing plants like white clover or violets with your grass. These plants are non-invasive and can help local pollinators without damaging your lawn.
Use Alternatives to Pesticides
Spraying pesticides on the lawn or plants is common, but it can negatively affect beneficial pollinators as well. If spraying for harmful insects is necessary, opt for environmentally friendly methods. Specific oils and soaps can keep pests away without killing pollinators. Using cornmeal can help get rid of ant colonies, while garlic, pepper, and beer can deter some biting insects.
If a tenant desires to incorporate pollinator-friendly elements in the yard, think about allowing it. Ensure that both you and your tenant understand the changes, who will perform the work, and who will cover the costs.
Even if your tenant requests cost-sharing for plants or elements, it may be a good investment if it adds value or attracts future tenants. Setting up a pollinator-friendly yard may have upfront costs, but the long-term gains can be substantial.
To increase your rental property’s value, consider making a pollinator-friendly yard. For advice, contact Real Property Management Full Service. We’re excited to discuss how our property management services can help you and your investments in Antioch and the surrounding areas. Contact us online or call 615-467-6281 today!
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