While landscaping is viewed by many people as just gardening or a major overhaul of a garden, there are many landscaping jobs that lie in between these two extremes. Landscaping can have a huge impact on a home and people’s enjoyment or utility from the property. This is why landlords and tenants should consider the benefits of landscaping. Landscaping will ultimately be the decision and responsibility of the landlord but given that the landlord is likely to benefit from this work, if a tenant makes suggestions regarding landscaping work, a landlord would be advised to take these suggestions on board.
Here are 5 ideas how to landscape your rented property
Provide a shaded area
While lying or playing in the sun is an attractive proposition, it can be dangerous. There is also the fact that many people struggle in direct sunlight for too long or sitting around in a warm area for too long. This is why creating a shaded area in rented property is a very smart idea as it provides tenants with more utility from the garden area. Adding something as simple as trees can create a shaded area which provides a comfortable area to sit and socialise or for children to play in.
Provide a garden area for tenants
One thing that may help a property stand out from other rented accommodation options in the local area is an area where tenants can enjoy a garden. This doesn’t have to be a massive area but if a landlord provides a designated garden space for tenants to plant flowers, vegetables or fruit as they see fit, there is likely to be a sense of commitment to the property from the tenant. This will provide a landlord with benefits in the long run while helping a tenant to feel more at home.
Add curves
If you’re looking to stay in touch with the latest touch in landscaping, adding a curved element to the garden area is likely to be of benefit. This doesn’t have to be extensive but making a straight path into one with curved edges will have an immediate impact on the appearance of the garden area, making it stand out from the crowd.
Add a rockery area
There is something about the combination of greenery and rocks that work very well. When people see green grass, they think of vitality and life whereas rocks give a more sedate and stationary appeal. The colours can contrast very well and of course, a rockery area can look attractive in its own right. This is a simple way to add a personal sense of style to a garden area that will make a garden stand apart from any other garden in the local area.
Utilise lawn art
When it comes to art, different people have their own opinion and ideas on what is stylish and attractive, so bear this in mind before you commit to something. For many people, gnomes are the epitome of humour and class whereas other people think garden gnomes are amongst the naffest things you can see. Thankfully, there are many different forms of art that can be added to the garden area, including functional aspects like statues of wildlife which might attract real wildlife to the garden.
If you follow these 5 landscaping ideas, your rented property garden should be in great shape.