Sustainable Landscape Checklist

Sustainable {vb} to cause to continue (as in existence or a certain state or in force or intensity), to keep up especially without interruption or diminution, to maintain, to prolong.

A sustainable landscape is one which contains the following characteristics:

• Has a design that is correctly applied for the use of the property.
• Utilizes an ET based irrigation controller.
• Has plant species that require minimal maintenance, and are applicable to the specific project and climate zone.
• Are irrigated by Sub-surface Drip Irrigation (SDI)
• Is governed by Sustainable Landscape Management Specifications (SLMS).
• Preserves limited natural resources.
• Prevents air, water and soil pollution.
• Reduces waste generation.
• Minimizes the environmental impact while maximizing the return on invested dollars.
• Has an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plan.
• Contains a diversity of habitats appropriate for the local ecosystem.
• Utilizes local materials.
• Procures recycled and renewable materials.