House/Garden sit for 1 Person in New Orleans

About this assignment

I am seeking a mature person to care for my home and garden for the entire summer. I prefer someone a little older, but a passion for gardening is the most important thing. I have testimonials from a different house-sitting site where I have found previous house-sitters. I am allergic to dogs so I cannot accept yours on the sit.

What responsibilities are required of the house sitter

Cute, modern, 1,400 square foot (130 sm) single level home in a quiet, safe, historic neighborhood.
Within walking distance to a supermarket, pharmacy, bakery, coffee shops, bars, antique store, galleries, Lafayette Cemetery, St.
Charles Avenue, parades, cafes and restaurants galore. Two blocks away is the Mississippi River. You can see the ships from my front porch. There are quite a few flower beds to look after, but no pets. One bedroom and bathroom is available. A car is not necessary but can be useful for exploring or in the event of a hurricane. The French Quarter is 2.5 miles away and easily accessible by public transportation or Uber/Lyft.
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. An understanding of plants is important for this housesit. Please tell me about your experience with plants and gardening. 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, so you'll need this app. The home has high-speed Wifi and all the modern conveniences, except a TV.

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 during your stay in New Orleans.It is within walking distance to a supermarket, pharmacy, bakery, coffee shops, bars, antique store, galleries, Lafayette Cemetery, St.Charles Avenue, parades, cafes and restaurants galore. Two blocks away is the Mississippi River. You can see the ships from my front porch.

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

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.
Sitter should be a non-smoker, it's important to leave the house clean. Please tell me about your personal experience with gardening and plants. Knowledge of plants is important for this house sit. This house sit is for 1 person.

Can I bring my own pets?

No, sorry.

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