4 Reasons Why Your Rental Property Needs Mulch

A consumer once shared a story about a time when they were searching for a rental home. After viewing what would be the perfect property, they just couldn’t get past the awful landscaping. It was dull, lackluster, and just plain boring. Not even a decorative rock could be found in the yard.

After moving on and continuing their search, they decided to give the home with the boring yard another look only because the location was so perfect. As they drove up to the home for the second time, they couldn’t believe it was the same property. Nothing major had changed with the exception of the landscaping.

The owners added flower beds filled with beautiful cedar mulch all over the front and backyard. Every tree and bush had mulch added to its base as well. These small touches changed the entire look of the home. Needless-to-say, they signed the lease the same day!

Adding mulch to your rental properties can not only increase curb appeal, but it also has other added values that can be beneficial to the owner and cut costs over time.

We’ve discovered the top four reasons why rental properties can benefit from adding mulch to their landscape. They are:

• Curb appeal
• Less maintenance
• Increased property value
• Affordability

1. Curb Appeal Attracts Renters

Have you ever tried to rent your property and experienced less than motivated buyers? Most all property managers can attest to the importance of having a manicured landscape. It just works. Why? People love beautiful sights. As we realized in the story told by the consumer above, the difference between a potential renter leasing your property and moving on to another can very well be a matter of installing mulch.

2. Reduce Lawn and Landscape Maintenance Costs

Wood mulch, especially cedar and cypress mulches, are known for their natural ability to repel bugs and rodents from your property. Using these types of mulch can inadvertently save you money on pest control by reducing the number of visits.

Another way to reduce lawn maintenance costs is by having less of it. As simple as it sounds, the less grass to cut and water, the more you’ll save on labor and utility costs. Adding mulch-filled flower beds around your property will not only require less upkeep, but it will also cut down on water usage, as mulch retains water and helps to nourish plants at the same time.

3. Increases Resale Value

If you ever decide to sell your rental property, it will most definitely pay to have a landscape that stands out from the competitors, attracts more potential renters, all while saving money on maintenance and water bills. Potential buyers and renters both want a property that is beautifully maintained. As an added value to buyers, being able to save money on a possible investment is a plus.

4. It’s Simply Affordable

Mulch is one of the most practical and cost effective landscape covering options you can invest in. It has multiple uses that are all designed to either save or make you money. Buying bulk mulch for large projects will reduce your expenses even more. Whether you purchase mulch at your local home improvement store by the bag, or have a mulch delivery scheduled by a professional installer, bottom line is that it’s simply affordable.

Mulch is designed to last for at least a year before having to refresh or replaced it. Depending on its usage, you can choose to have it refreshed with new mulch, or have it completely replaced. When using mulch in flower beds, there’s no need to water them every single day as the mulch retains water and distributes it on a slow release. This alone saves money on utilities. While you may not see the savings right away, you will over time.

Make the Call

Now that you have a better understanding as to why and how your rental property can benefit from a mulch installation, visit GetMulch.com to learn more about your options, and then make an appointment to have one of our trusted professional installers to get the job done!