Yard Service Pledge By taking the pledge, I’m doing my part as a landscape professional to protect our ocean and our unique way of life on West Maui. As a Pledged Landscaper, we ask that you commit to at least 10 of the 16 practices below. So let’s get started… 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 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 Fertilizer is not used during heavy rain (Tip: check to see if rain is in the forecast) 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) Name First Name* Last Initial Last Initial* Company* Affiliation to Company* Email* Phone* 01234567891010+ Number of Employees* Residential Acreage Maintained* Commercial Acreage Maintained* *By checking this box, I hereby grant West Maui Kumuwai the right to use my company name in connection with my participation in the West Maui Kumuwai Yard Service Pledge in any and all media, now known hereafter devised in perpetuity. (Sorry for the legal jargon.)