Last week I discussed the importance of curb appeal for attracting tenants, I wrote specifically about how paint can add curb appeal to the exterior of the home. Today I'm going to continue with some tips on how to improve the aesthetics of a home or multi-unit complex with the use of tasteful landscaping.
Cleaning up existing planter beds by; pulling weeds, pruning existing plants, and pulling out any overgrown plants is sure to improve the look of your property. If your planter beds have rock borders cleaning and resetting any loose rocks can make the border look as good as new.
You may even want to add more planter beds to add texture and color to the exterior of the home. Prime spots for planter beds are at the front corners of the yard, along walking paths or the driveway, and right in front of the house. The idea is not to hide the house but to highlight and accent it, so be sure to choose and properly place plants of varying sizes, colors, and textures to get the best look.
Nothing spruces up the yard as cheaply and easily as applying a fresh layer of mulch in all your planter beds. The mulch makes everything look fresh and defined by contrasting the plants with the surroundings.
Another relatively inexpensive way to make your landscaping and the home stand out from the rest is to add some seasonal colors. Purchase a couple of flats of annual plants and add some instant color and beauty.
If you are willing to spend a little more money installing landscape lighting can have a positive impact on curb appeal and has the added bonus of also providing security and safety. Lighting walking paths or illuminating the house or trees is a nice touch and worth considering.
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Dulcey is a member of Rentec Direct who provides Property Management Software, tenant ach payment processing, Rentec's tenant credit check, and criminal reports for property managers and landlords. The information in this post is just that, informational and should not be used as a substitute for legal consult or advice.
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