Mill Creek Arts and Beautification Advisory Board’s
Sustainable Landscape Certification Application
A sustainable landscape should be an attractive landscape that uses no or minimal water, fertilizer,
pesticides, herbicides and energy. Native plants are easiest to use in a sustainable landscape but
compatible non-natives (ornamental) may be used. Sustainable landscape designers and landscapers
are becoming easier to find as people are becoming more concerned about protecting our environment.
For more information please go to www.cityofmillcreek.com.
Applicant Name_____________________________________________________________________
Address___________________________________________________________________________
Subdivision_________________________________________________________________________
Telephone_________________________________ Other phone______________________________
E-mail (used only for questions about this application)_______________________________________
Please check all the features that apply to your landscape. If you need more room please attach an
extra sheet or sheets.
1. Water Management: includes methods of conserving water and improving the quality of water
runoff. Minimum requirements: drought tolerant plants plus one other checked feature.
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Minimal or permeable pavement.
Plants that are drought tolerant or need minimal water
Drip irrigation or soaker hoses
Mulch
Rain barrel
Rain gardens (catch basins that filter water before it reaches storm drains/streams)
Other ____________________________________________________________________
2. Biodiversity: plants and features that encourage a good balance of nature. Minimum
requirement: a minimum of three boxes must be checked.
 Native plants
 Variety of plants
 Flowering or other food sources for wildlife, multi-season
 Compatible ornamental plants
3. Wildlife habitat. Optional benefit.
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Ponds
Large mature trees
Nest boxes
Rock gardens
Bird baths
Fallen logs (where applicable)
Other____________________________________________________________________
4. Other features. Optional benefit.
 Compost area
 Vegetable garden
 Fruit trees
 Other____________________________________________________________________
5. What percentage of the landscape is lawn? Minimum requirement: lawn is not the main feature.
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6. What kind of pesticides and herbicides do you use? Minimal chemical use
required._____________________________________________________________________
How often?___________________________________________________________________
7. What kind of fertilizer do you use? Minimal chemical use
required_____________________________________________________________________
How often?___________________________________________________________________
8. Was the garden/landscape professionally designed/installed?___________________________
9. Is the landscape professionally maintained? By whom?
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How much time is spent on maintenance?___________________________________________
I certify that the statements made in this application are true.
Signed___________________________________________________ Date_____________________
Thank you. The Arts and Beautification Advisory Board hopes to be able to certify your landscape!
Send completed form to:
The City of Mill Creek
15728 Main Street
Mill Creek, WA 98012
Attn: Kim