{"id":20853,"date":"2021-03-09T08:54:13","date_gmt":"2021-03-09T14:54:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rentable.co\/blog\/?p=20853"},"modified":"2021-03-30T09:50:20","modified_gmt":"2021-03-30T14:50:20","slug":"yard-maintenance-for-renters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rentable.co\/blog\/yard-maintenance-for-renters\/","title":{"rendered":"Important Tree & Yard Maintenance Tips For Renters"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether you\u2019ve got old or new trees and plants in your yard, it\u2019s very important that these are well-maintained and well-taken care of. That way, these trees can thrive and look their best for years to come, giving you multiple benefits. But for a single-family home rental, yard and landscaping maintenance can be a source of issues. Yard maintenance usually falls on the landlord\u2019s responsibility<\/a> unless the lease says otherwise<\/span>.<\/span> \u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So, while trees and whatnot are always nice to have in your yard, check your lease first on what you can and can\u2019t do when it comes to yard care. But if you’re able to take care of the tree and maintenance as a renter, you need to know how to take care of your trees. Not only will it affect the look of your landscape, but it\u2019ll also have an impact on the health and safety of the entire family.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are some tips you can apply to ensure that your trees and yard is properly maintained, especially when you\u2019re just renting the property:<\/span><\/p>\n

Be Sure You\u2019re Planting The Right Trees<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Before delving deep into the different tree care and <\/span>yard maintenance tips<\/span><\/a>, it\u2019s necessary to start first with a deep understanding of which plants are right to plant. This is important because if you\u2019re planting the inappropriate options in your garden, no matter how you take good care of these, they won\u2019t thrive.<\/span><\/p>\n

As a general requirement, however, be sure that your trees aren\u2019t situated anywhere near underground utility lines or power lines. Apart from that, there are also other special considerations you\u2019ll have to factor in, such as the following:<\/span><\/p>\n