A Firewise home needs at least 30 feet of defensible space on all sides. In this space, the landscape is managed to prevent flames from reaching the home.
Landscaping Tips Carefully space plants and trees to maintain vertical and horizontal separation .
TIPS ON FIREWISE LANDSCAPING
A Firewise home needs at least 30 feet of defensible space on all sides. In this space, the landscape is managed to prevent flames from reaching the home.
Landscaping Tips Carefully space plants and trees to maintain vertical and horizontal separation .
./ Plant trees and shrubs in groupings separated by grass
./ Remove "ladder fuels" like vines and shrubs that link the grass and tree tops
./ Utilize driveways, gravel walkways and lawns as fuel breaks
./ Choose a more fire resistant mulch made of chunky bark or stone
Fire Resistant Plant Characteristics:
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