A well-maintained yard and house lets tenants know you care about your property, and you take pride in the way it looks. Like most people, stress is a part of life, but when you come home there is nothing more refreshing than walking up to your entrance and enjoying the natural beauty that surrounds it. Picking a flower here or there to place on your dining room table, reading a book while sitting in the sun, or watching your kids play in the grass have more value than rent when you feel at peace with your surroundings.