Landscaping for a Rental

[Kyle Meyers]

What are good landscaping ideas for a rental property? I am planning to find some plants that require little upkeep and last a long time to boost the curb appeal. Anything I should look for in particular?

So far I have thought to avoid putting plants anywhere they would block windows or doors, and not put plants anywhere it will make it more difficult to maintain the yard.

[Ryan Pyle]

Unless it's a higher end rental I would remove as much landscaping as possible. It will only get overgrown and ugly. The only time it will get trimmed is when you do it yourself. Only one time have I had a tenant actually tend to the landscaping. Of course I've had hundreds tell me how much they love to garden...I think that must be slang for smoking pot.