The heat of summer is on its way, and with it, some special concerns that you’ll want to be aware of as you maintain (or improve) your vacant lands or sites.
Owning a vacant land/site doesn’t usually require much work on your end, however, it’s still important that you take proper steps to keep it in the best condition possible—especially if you’re planning to eventually develop or sell the property. With that in mind, here are some quick tips on how to care for your vacant land/sites during the summer season.
Do some general landscaping:
You don’t need to do a complete land/site improvement, but you should undertake some basic landscaping tasks to ensure that your land/site doesn’t get out of control during the warm months and that it’s less prone to wildfires. This may include trimming your trees and bushes back, mowing/spraying the grass, and possibly doing some strategic planting—especially if you’re concerned about boundary lines or potential trespassers.
Take on those weeds:
Speaking of landscaping to-dos, practicing routine, preventative weed control each summer is a whole lot easier than dealing with a major weed issue later on. Mowing and cutting will go a long way toward keeping weeds at bay. If you opt for a chemical spray control method such as herbicides, just be sure to choose a product that won’t harm the surrounding plant life.
Keep pests under control:
Vacant land isn’t actually so vacant when you consider how many pests are calling it home. Most bugs and rodents are perfectly safe to have on your land—and many are even quite beneficial—however, you’ll want to be aware if your property is experiencing excessive rates of not-so-great pests like rats or wood-boring insects. Bring in a professional if you’re worried since they’ll be able to source out any pest problems and direct you on your best next steps. However, keeping the land/site well maintained will reduce the risks dramactialy.
Check for water issues:
Summer means rain, and rain could mean serious property damage if you’re not paying attention. Keep an eye out for lingering drainage issues, such as large areas of standing water. Depending on the circumstances, these can lead to soil contamination, or they may speak to other, more extensive issues that you’ll need to take care of.
Make improvements:
If you’re planning on making improvements to your vacant land/site, then summer is a great time to do it. Add in access roads or utility lines, do some of that aforementioned landscaping, and get to work on building any structure(s) (subject to planning) that you have in mind. You don’t need to cram everything into one summer, but the warmer drier months are certainly worth taking advantage of since you won’t have to be concerned about the frozen ground or excessive rain causing delays in your plans.
Just as summer is a great time to improve your vacant land/site, it’s also a great time to make a land/site purchase. If you’re thinking of buying the summer months is much better weather for touring, surveying, and making sure you get exactly what you’re looking for.
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