Low-Maintenance Rental Property Lawns in Chichester & Arundel: A Landlord’s Guide

Want a smart lawn that tenants can keep tidy without fuss? Use these low-maintenance choices for rental homes in Chichester and Arundel.

A well-kept front garden boosts kerb appeal and helps attract reliable tenants, but it must be easy to maintain. Here is how landlords in Chichester, Arundel and nearby towns can specify a lawn that stays presentable with minimal intervention.

Specify the right turf and seed

• Choose perennial rye with hard fescue for wear tolerance and low input.
• Avoid ultra-fine ornamental mixes that demand close mowing and frequent feeding.

Build resilience

• Improve the base with a light topdressing of sandy loam after the first season to aid drainage.
• Set the mower height at 4 to 5 cm and note it in the welcome pack.
• Add small mulch rings under bins or outdoor seating to prevent wear circles.

Simple tenant guidance

• Little and often mowing during growth periods.
• Water deeply once or twice a week in dry spells rather than daily sprinkles.
• Report weeds and moss early so spot treatments are quick and inexpensive.

For a ready template of monthly tasks you can share with tenants, refer to the Year-Round Lawn Calendar:
https://lawncarechichester.co.uk/year-round-lawn-calendar-what-to-do-each-month-in-chichester-gardens/