Housesit for 1 Person in New Orleans

About this assignment

Hello, My name is Missy. I love to travel and every summer I go somewhere new for 3 months. I don't have any pets but I have a beautiful flower garden that needs care because in the summer plants (and weeds) can grow very fast here. So I need somebody who knows about plants.
The garden may require watering depending on how much it rains. There will be weeds to pull, spent blooms and branches to cut pretty much every single day. It's quite tropical here and in this climate the garden can get out of control very quickly if not tended to daily. Some plants grow 6+ inches a day. Also, the bugs that like to eat the plants will have to be dealt with. An understanding of plants is essential for this housesit. Please tell me about your experience with plants and gardening. A small strip of grass at the edge of the sidewalk will need string trimming. The sidewalk should be kept clean of free advertising and other debris, and the mail will need collecting. Photos and communication will be via WhatsApp. Please ensure that you have this app. The home has high-speediu Wifi and all the modern conveniences, except a TV.

What responsibilities are required of the house sitter

I don't have any pets but there are flower beds that may need water. Keep the house clean and collect any "free" newspapers from the sidewalk.
There are no pets to care for. The duties are tending to the house and several flower beds. Photos and communication will be via WhatsApp, so you'll need this app.

What are the good features of the property and location

My house is in the Garden District, a 4 mile stretch of historic homes between the Mississippi River and St. Charles Avenue. This is the perfect location for you to feel like a local.
From the front porch, you can see the ships going up and down the Mississippi.
Located in a quiet, residential neighborhood, the house is just a short 4 block walk from the best shopping district on Magazine Street, and a few more blocks to the historic St. Charles Avenue Streetcar line. In this area there are fine restaurants, ranging from po-boy shops to James Beard Award-winning fine dining restaurants.
The historic French Quarter, 2.5 miles away, and easily reached by bus or streetcar, is one of the most visited locations in the United States. The culture of New Orleans is like no other. Music, Food, Shopping, Museums, and more are everywhere you turn. There is no need for a car but it can be handy due to the heat and in the event of a hurricane.

I would like to be gone for 3 months starting June 1 until September 3. This housesit is for 1 person.

What does the house sitter need to consider before applying for this assignment

This sit is for 1 person for 3 months (house has A/C and all the modcons except a TV). Everything is walking distance or public transportation.

Can I bring my own pets?

No, sorry.

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