Low Maintenance Landscaping for a Canmore Vacation Rental

Low maintenance landscapingAre you thinking about how to streamline the management of your vacation rental in Canmore? Opting for low maintenance landscaping is a great way to do just that. With the right strategy, you can optimize the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of your vacation rental's exterior design. 

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To design an exterior plan that makes the most sense for your time and money, consider these low maintenance landscaping tips for your Canmore vacation rental. 

1. Look for native plants

As you choose which plants to incorporate into your landscape design, choose things that are native to the area. While you may be able ot keep a tropical garden alive, it will be far less maintenance (and make more sense aesthetically) to opt for plants that would naturally call this area home. 

Native plant species have already adapted to the climate, water levels, and atmosphere of the area so that they will be more likely to thrive with less TLC. That translates into less work for you, or less work for your landscapers which will translate into a more cost effective scenario.

2. Increase the deck or patio space

Not only will a larger deck or patio be a great feature to advertise on your vacation rental's online description, but it will also make the exterior lower maintenance. By decreasing some of the garden beds or lawns to make space for a bigger patio or deck, you will replace some of the exterior elements that require regular and seasonal maintenance with something that stay relatively the same all year long. 

3. Look for zero-water ground cover options

If your property has a large space that needs to be landscaped, you may need a ground cover of some kind. Choose a zero-water option for the lowest maintenance situation. Mulch, rock, stepping stones surrounding by bark, or other non-plant life choices will require minimal upkeep.

4. Stay away from water features in your landscape design

As beautiful as they can be, fountains, ponds, waterfalls, and other water features are high maintenance landscape design elements. They will require regular maintenance to keep clean and in good condition, will need to be winterized and given other seasonal maintenance, and may present additional safety hazards or liability. Avoid the additional expense and potential for problems by opting out of water features for your vacation rental. 

5. Consider artificial turf

Depending on your unique property, replacing the lawn with a high quality artificial turf may be a great investment. While more expensive upfront, artificial turf can last for years with almost no upkeep.

If the property has a large lawn that will require you to hire a lawn care company and deal with fertilizing, trimming, edging, weeding, and other maintenance, do the math to determine how much you will spend watering and maintaining the lawn each year. You may find that an artificial turf will be the less expensive option more quickly than you think, and it is inarguably the lower maintenance choice.

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1F11/2
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Silver Creek Lodge's fractional ownership program is your first step into the Canmore housing market. The price of this property includes GST. You can ask your accountant how to defer your GST. This...
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3
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3F11/2
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2
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A2056196
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This detached family home is in a serene & quiet setting at the back of the complex. The pride of ownership is evident throughout, with stunning...
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Beds
2F11/2
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1,091
Sq.Ft.
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2
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A2053996
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This three bedroom, two and a half bath 1,513 sq ft home is the best of both worlds from the advantages of a detached home along with the benefit of no outdoor maintenance. In fantastic condition,...
$524,880
Neighbourhood: South Canmore
1
Beds
1
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Sq.Ft.
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Year Built
2
Days on Site
A2055879
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$699,900
Neighbourhood: Bow Valley Trail
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Beds
2
Baths
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A2056649
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3
Beds
2
Baths
1,338
Sq.Ft.
2008
Year Built
2
Days on Site
A2056553
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Neighbourhood: Homesteads
4
Beds
3
Baths
1,583
Sq.Ft.
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Year Built
3
Days on Site
A2056312
MLS®
At a discrete distance to the sights & sounds of Canmore's Main Street, easy walkability along the Bow River meshes with the quiet, peaceful nature of Morris in The Homesteads. Fully renovated, this...
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Neighbourhood: Cougar Creek
4
Beds
3F11/2
Baths
1,555
Sq.Ft.
1992
Year Built
3
Days on Site
A2055984
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Renovated single family home with one bedroom suite. Recently updated four bedroom, four bathroom property in a family friendly neighbourhood with lots of outdoor space and garage. The entryway...
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1
Beds
2
Baths
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Sq.Ft.
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4
Days on Site
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Bedroom plus den apartment with great amenities. Beautifully maintained apartment, this one level unit offers an open concept kitchen, dining and living area accented by a cozy fireplace. The master...
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3
Beds
2F11/2
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1,842
Sq.Ft.
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4
Days on Site
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2
Beds
2
Baths
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Sq.Ft.
2008
Year Built
4
Days on Site
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MLS®
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