Anyone who has ever rented out a house knows the importance of having a low maintenance garden for their rental property. After all, you’re entrusting your property to tenants that may not have the same enthusiasm or time for gardening that you would hope, which can lead to outdoor spaces that have been left in disarray and in desperate need of fixing once it comes time for your next tenants to move in.
To help you ensure that your property’s outdoor areas survive the test of time, let’s take a look at some ways to set up a low maintenance garden for your rental property.
Raised Beds
Raised beds can be as humble or as elaborate as you would like. The benefits of raised garden beds include better soil drainage, easy access to plants, portability, soil customisation increased soil control, and also the ability to keep weeds and pests at bay.
Hedging
Simple, stunning, and a perfect way to add a little extra value to your property, hedges are as easy to take care of as they are a beautiful addition to your property. Whilst occasional trimming is preferred to keep them looking their best, hedges are very durable and are unlikely to die off regardless of how much effort is put into their upkeep. As an added bonus, hedges will also provide an extra boost in privacy, which is why they’re so popular for those living in lively areas or next to busy roads.
Pick Your Plants
Developing a low maintenance garden for your rental property is a balancing act between style and simplicity, and creating a high-impact, low-effort outdoor area can seem almost impossible given that many plants we associate with fantastic gardens require regular watering and care to survive in the unpredictable Australian climate. However, for those that are willing to step slightly outside the usual garden picks, this couldn’t be further from the truth.
Choose low-maintenance plants that are going to be able to thrive and survive. Planting hardy shrubs and drought-tolerant plants could be the solution to a happier garden – and outcome!
Popular Australian plants to choose from include:
- Philodendron Xanadu
- Grass Tree
- Most Succulents and Cacti
- Dietes Grandiflora
- Agapanthus
- Agave
- Gazania
- Cordyline
This is by no means a definitive list, but it should get you started on your journey of exploring underrated low maintenance plants for your rental property.
