Landscaping Rental 4,000 sq ft lot, 1,150 sq ft home

[Jeremiah Lee]

I'm curious what type of landscaping would be attractive to renters, but also get you the most bang for your buck? What type of landscaping- Back yard/Front Yard would you put in with the following: 

-New Mid Grade Modular ADU/Granny Unit

-1,150 sq ft home

-4,000 sq ft lot

-Currently no landscaping, just dirt 

-Location: San Luis Obispo County, California 

Thank you! 

[Ben Tilbury]

@Jeremiah Lee

Depends what city or area your rental is in but definitely keep it LOW maintenance since renters do not do well with doing their own landscape maintenance and you also don’t want a high landscape maintenance bill or water bill.

[Jeremiah Lee]

Originally posted by @Ben Tilbury:

@Jeremiah Lee

Depends what city or area your rental is in but definitely keep it LOW maintenance since renters do not do well with doing their own landscape maintenance and you also don’t want a high landscape maintenance bill or water bill.

Thanks  @Ben Tilbury!  In nicer part of Nipomo.  Low maintenance most def.  I'm thinking a few trees, some CA native plants, maybe a concrete patio and fire pit?  

[Ganessan P.]

i would recommend planting few trees  and may be Palm trees too. It would be worth in long-term and trees add tiny equity to your property without much of work from the landlord.

[Ben Tilbury]

@Jeremiah Lee ya that makes sense, a few trees, shrubs or succulent and draught tolerant plants, maybe some stones or rock and bark for low maintenance and make sure you put down a liner so you don’t have a bunch of weeds overgrowinf your property. I’m not sure I’d put a fire pit because of the added fire hazard to your property, maybe the renters bring their own gas fireplace table or something. Just make sure they have renters insurance. Put everything on drip irrigation and have a gardener come monthly unless you’re doing it yourself.