Tiny Garden Helpers That Boost Property Value: A Landlord's Guide to Beneficial Insects
- Charlene Broy
- Jul 17
- 3 min read
Updated: Jul 20
Did you know there are insects that are really needed in the garden to help with natural pest control, support pollination, and increase biodiversity? For example, bees pollinate plants to help with fruit, vegetable, and flower production. Other beneficial insects help break down organic matter that helps improve the property's soil health.
If you’re a landlord or property owner with even a small patch of green space—whether it’s a rental duplex, a shared courtyard, or a front yard flower bed—you may be overlooking one of the easiest, lowest-cost ways to elevate your curb appeal and protect your plants:
There’s a whole army of beneficial bugs that can naturally protect your garden, pollinate your plants, and reduce your need for sprays or maintenance.
🐞 Why Beneficial Insects Matter for Property Owners
Curb appeal sells. Beautiful gardens attract tenants and boost perceived property value.
Low-maintenance landscaping. Fewer pests mean fewer interventions.
Eco-friendly brand identity. Show prospective tenants you care about sustainability.
🌼 Who Are These "Good Guys" in the Garden?
Let’s break down a few key players:
Ladybugs. These little red beetles love to snack on aphids, whiteflies, and spider mites—common plant pests that can destroy flower beds and shrubs. Release a few, and they’ll get right to work.
Lacewings. With delicate wings and a big appetite, lacewings eat soft-bodied insects and even insect eggs. Their larvae are fierce predators that help you early in the season.
Spiders. Yes, spiders are also very beneficial in the garden. They control a large number of different pests in the garden.
🧩 How to Attract Them to Your Rental Garden
You don’t need a big backyard or a farm. A few smart plant choices and layout decisions can bring beneficial insects to any property:
Plant pollen-rich flowers like yarrow, cosmos, zinnias, and coreopsis.
Include herbs like dill, fennel, and cilantro—they bloom small flowers perfect to attract beneficials.
Avoid broad-spectrum insecticides—they kill good bugs too.
Provide water in shallow dishes with rocks for safe landing.
Whether you’re managing a fourplex or rehabbing a vacant lot, adding a pollinator-friendly section sends a message: This is a well-maintained, thoughtful property.
Gardens aren’t just decoration—they’re living systems. And the more you support nature, the more it supports you. As a landlord or property owner, making small, strategic decisions—like welcoming beneficial insects—can pay off in tenant satisfaction, lower upkeep, and long-term value.
Stay tuned for more practical, seasonal gardening content right here at MrsGRents.com and on MrsGStreams. We make landlord life a little more beautiful—one garden and property at a time!
(🦎 Honorable Mention: Tiny Garden Allies That Aren’t Insects—
Geckos are reptiles, not insects, but they still help control pest populations (like mosquitoes, flies, and beetles), making them valuable in garden ecosystems and around rental properties.)
