This ceiling has very little texture, so I think that may be part of the issue.

We have title plants at the Title and escrow companies and they are the big boys..

Sometimes I have asked an applicant to write down a budget for me to see how they plant o cover the increased costs.  

I used to work at the ConAgra plant in Lakeville before switching to Real Estate full time. 

You might still have to be the one to create any edging trench around the planting beds, but that is not repeated more than once a year from my experience so not as much of a hassle time-wise for you.And you have to get them to understand that good housekeeping on the tenant's part will not only help to control expenses, but also give them better consideration at lease renewal time ...

Fall planting allows the plants to put their energy into developing their root systems rather than top growth.

I planted a vineyard on one of my properties, but its very young and I don't tend to it very well.

The Quartz counters in the bathroom and kitchen got installed today.Major Structural: -100% New Electrical (Wiring, Faceplates, Switches, Fans, Exterior Panel, LADWP feeds, etc) -100% New Copper Plumbing -New Sewer Drainage pipe to LADWP -Brand New Roof (1st layer, House&Garage) -Brand New Gas Water Heater (and moved from kitchen to outside of house) -All brand new windows -Brand New Doors -New Wood laminate floors throughout entire home -New lawn sprinkler system -Custom landscaping with new sod, colored stone, colored mulch, & plants/trees -New wood fence-Crown Moulding Install-All new baseboard installedEntertainment/Convenience Features: -New pantry -Laundry hookups in garage-LED Lighting & Bulbs Throughout -Whole Home Ethernet (Network) Pre-Wired -Living Room Sound System Pre-Installed (4x 6” Spkrs, 1x 8” Center Spkr, Subwoofer Hookup) -Living room HDMI pre-wired for wall-mount TV -6x Recessed Lights in Living Room -Each bedroom has 4x power outlets minimum -Firepit in backyard -Elevated concrete slab section for BBQKitchen: -Custom tile floor w/ pattern -Cappuccino Wood cabinets -Quartz Stone Slab Counters -Spice Racks -Trash storage drawer -Enclosed Surround for up to 36” Fridge -Recessed light over sink -Dishwasher hookupBathroom: -6ft DUAL Master Vanity -Cappuccino Wood cabinets (matching kitchen) -Quartz Stone Slab Counters (matching kitchen) -6 Storage Drawers plus 2 main under sink storages -4.5ft mirror -Custom tile floor -Custom shower/bathtub tile surround -2 Recessed Nooks w/ Interior Colored Glass

I'd remove the big bushes near the sidewalk and on the right side near the house, and put in some mulch/cedar and some colorful plants.

You don't need to use every item, but pay attention to the colors, and how they're used, floors, textures, etc.