Like many in the beautiful state of Georgia, you want to ensure your Alpharetta rental property is environmentally responsible. Creating a yard that supports pollinators is a simple way to make a difference. The best landscaping practices for rentals focus on making attractive and low-maintenance yards. A pollinator-friendly yard benefits the environment and can increase your property’s value. Designing a yard for pollinators might help draw environmentally mindful tenants.
Even without a deep interest in gardening, you can still contribute positively. You may know that populations of pollinators such as butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds are dropping fast. Pollinators are crucial to our ecosystem; without them, we wouldn’t have many fruits, nuts, and seeds we enjoy. You can enhance local pollinator populations by making minor changes to your rental’s landscaping.
Plant With Variety
An initial step to invite pollinators is to use diverse plants in your landscaping. Select plants that bloom at different times, ideally from early spring to late fall. Typically, you can find native plants like lavender, coneflowers, and bee balm that require little care and draw pollinators.
Add a Feeder
To attract hummingbirds and butterflies, try hanging a nectar feeder in your rental’s yard. Many find joy in watching these pollinators feed, which also aids your landscaping plants. Placing a dish of ripe fruit or water mixed with sea salt can attract even more pollinators. Butterflies find these items especially attractive.
Rethink the Lawn
Many rental homes feature a healthy, green lawn as a crucial part of their landscaping. Simple adjustments to your lawn can also aid pollinators. Allowing the grass to grow to about 3 inches and develop seed heads can retain soil moisture and attract pollinators. You might also mix in 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
Numerous property owners use pesticides on their lawns or plants, but this can also harm beneficial 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 your tenant wishes to add pollinator-friendly features to the yard, consider allowing it. Be sure to discuss and agree with your tenant on the changes, the work, and the financial responsibilities.
If your tenant asks for financial help with plants or other features, it’s worth considering if it adds property value or appeal. Although there may be initial costs to create a pollinator-friendly yard, the long-term benefits can be greater.
Think about developing a pollinator-friendly yard to enhance your rental property’s value. For advice, contact Real Property Management Executives Greater Atlanta. We are glad to discuss how our property management services can benefit you and your investments in Alpharetta. Contact us online or call 678-765-8383 today!
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