October 28, 2014

Can you use Flowers to Increase the Curb Appeal of Your Rental Property?

Making your rental property as appealing as possible will help you fill the property much faster. You won't have to worry about the property sitting vacant for very long in between leases. Here's how you can use flowers make your property more appealing to renters.

Boost Curb Appeal with Flowers

Vase filled with pink flowersPlacing flowers strategically will help to ensure your prospective tenants see the appeal. You can use the flowers to help draw attention to the entryway or another area of the home. Flowers in the most high traffic areas can help in many ways.

If you don't want to dig up the yard to create flower beds, you can use potted flowers, window boxes and other flower displays to create the right appeal. Some of the most popular places to put flowers include:

  • Front Entryway
  • Back Patio
  • Sides of the Garage Door
  • In front of Windows
  • Around the Mailbox

These are just a few of the places you can add appeal to your property with flowers.

Choosing the Right Flowers

The right flowers for your specific area will make a difference. You want to keep the flowers you plan as low maintenance is possible. Certain types of flowers will do better in the shade, while others will need quite a bit of sun. The same goes for water, some need it often, while others can live without as much water. Here's a look at a few good flower choices.

  • Sage - Comes in blue, purple and white and provides an herb-like fragrance.
  • Iris - This flower will do will in both moist and dry solid. It comes in deep purple, yellow, while and violet.
  • Petunia - A very common flower needing plenty of sun and coming in a variety of colors.
  • Geranium - Another very popular flower, geraniums have a sweet smell and don't require much maintenance.
  • Pansy - Pansies will provide a good look for your home and come in many colors.

There are plenty of great flower choices you can use to make your rental property more appealing. Plant flowers or get a few potted choices and you will have a better chance of attracting potential tenants.