Ocean-Friendly Landscaper Pledge
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The West Maui Kumuwai Landscaper Pledge is a branded landscape program aimed at reducing the effects of pollutants on our ocean. We’re realistic about what is and isn’t possible for your clients’ yards, while also staying true to what’s best for our ocean. The program is designed to give you favorable exposure for your commitment, with both current and new clients.
To Take the Landscaper Pledge, please provide us with the information below. You can download the pledge and email it to us. As a Pledged Landscaper, we kindly ask that you:
As a Pledged Landscaper your company will be promoted in the following ways:
You’ll be given:
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By taking this pledge, we’re doing our part to protect our ocean and our
unique way of life in West Maui
Fertilizer Practices
❏ Yard is maintained with no fertilizer, organic non-synthetic, or slow release fertilizer
❏ If grass is present and you have a mulching mower, grass and plant clippings are left on the lawn, as a natural (chemical-free) fertilizer
If Fertilizer is Used:
❏ Instructions on fertilizer label are always followed
❏ Fertilizer is never used near storm drains, drainage ways, or the shoreline
❏ If fertilizer gets on paved surfaces, such as driveways or sidewalks, it is swept off or removed into the yard or grass
Water and Planting
❏ Irrigation is conducted less often and for longer periods, to promote deeper root growth
❏ Automatic irrigation is utilized AND the irrigation system is in good repair with no breaks or leaks
❏ Regularly check for visible signs of water stains on hard surfaces AND if erosion is occurring in vegetated areas from repeated overspray or water runoff
❏ If automatic irrigation is used, a weather-based irrigation controller (WBIC) or “smart” irrigation controller is installed OR an irrigation controller has a rain shut-off
❏ Plants with similar water needs are grouped together
❏ Plants native to West Maui, or those that are drought-tolerant and non-invasive are utilized for at least 10% of the visible yard area
❏ Mulch is placed around plants to help retain moisture and protect soil from erosion (Tip: be sure to avoid covering the base of the plants to avoid disease)
❏ Mulch is used to cover bare locations AND there are no areas of exposed soil
❏ If grass is present, no more than 1/3 of the grass blade is cut (Tip: taller blades of grass retain more moisture in the soil)
Please provide us with an estimate of the total number of acreage you are responsible for maintaining (this information will be kept confidential):
Residential Acreage Maintained: _______________
Commercial Acreage Maintained:_______________
❏ Yard is maintained with no fertilizer, organic non-synthetic, or slow release fertilizer
❏ If grass is present and you have a mulching mower, grass and plant clippings are left on the lawn, as a natural (chemical-free) fertilizer
If Fertilizer is Used:
❏ Instructions on fertilizer label are always followed
❏ Fertilizer is never used near storm drains, drainage ways, or the shoreline
❏ If fertilizer gets on paved surfaces, such as driveways or sidewalks, it is swept off or removed into the yard or grass
Water and Planting
❏ Irrigation is conducted less often and for longer periods, to promote deeper root growth
❏ Automatic irrigation is utilized AND the irrigation system is in good repair with no breaks or leaks
❏ Regularly check for visible signs of water stains on hard surfaces AND if erosion is occurring in vegetated areas from repeated overspray or water runoff
❏ If automatic irrigation is used, a weather-based irrigation controller (WBIC) or “smart” irrigation controller is installed OR an irrigation controller has a rain shut-off
❏ Plants with similar water needs are grouped together
❏ Plants native to West Maui, or those that are drought-tolerant and non-invasive are utilized for at least 10% of the visible yard area
❏ Mulch is placed around plants to help retain moisture and protect soil from erosion (Tip: be sure to avoid covering the base of the plants to avoid disease)
❏ Mulch is used to cover bare locations AND there are no areas of exposed soil
❏ If grass is present, no more than 1/3 of the grass blade is cut (Tip: taller blades of grass retain more moisture in the soil)
Please provide us with an estimate of the total number of acreage you are responsible for maintaining (this information will be kept confidential):
Residential Acreage Maintained: _______________
Commercial Acreage Maintained:_______________