Many rental property owners in Roosevelt, including yourself, are eager to enhance their rental’s environmental friendliness. A simple way to make a difference is by creating a yard that supports pollinators. Key landscaping strategies for rentals involve crafting attractive, manageable yards. Investing in a pollinator-friendly yard aids the environment and may add value to your property. By developing a pollinator-friendly yard, you may attract eco-conscious tenants who value such features.
You can still make a difference even if you aren’t a passionate gardener. It’s likely you’ve learned that pollinators, including butterflies and bees, are facing rapid declines. Essential to our ecosystem, pollinators enable the production of many fruits, nuts, and seeds we consume. Even small modifications to your rental’s landscaping can benefit local pollinator populations.
Plant With Variety
Begin encouraging pollinators by planting different types of flora in your yard. Aim to choose plants that flower at different times, from early spring through late fall. Native plant varieties like lavender, coneflowers, and bee balm, which are easy to maintain and attract pollinators, are available in most areas.
Add a Feeder
Another simple method to attract hummingbirds and butterflies is by placing a nectar feeder in your rental’s yard. People love watching these pollinators feed, and they help your landscaping plants thrive. 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
A thriving, green lawn is a fundamental aspect of landscaping for numerous rental properties. 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 support local pollinators and won’t harm your lawn’s health.
Use Alternatives to Pesticides
Using pesticides on the lawn or plants is a common practice, but it can harm helpful pollinators. If you need to spray to manage harmful insects, try using eco-friendly alternatives. Specific oils and soaps can keep pests away without killing pollinators. Cornmeal can eliminate ant colonies, and garlic, pepper, and beer can keep some biting insects away.
If a tenant desires to incorporate pollinator-friendly elements in the yard, think about allowing it. Make sure you and your tenant are clear on the changes, who will do the work, and who will pay for it.
If your tenant asks for financial help with plants or other features, it’s worth considering if it adds property value or appeal. Setting up a pollinator-friendly yard may have upfront costs, but the long-term gains can be substantial.
Developing a pollinator-friendly yard can enhance the value of your rental property. For advice, contact Real Property Management Uintah. We’re pleased to talk about how our property management services can enhance your investments in Roosevelt and surrounding areas. Contact us online or call 435-214-4686 today!
Originally Published on July 16, 2021
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