BY JUDY NAUSEEF
Building
Fire-Resistant Landscapes F
irescaping or Firewise Landscaping prepares your garden in the event of a wildfire.The reality of this disaster is known to more gardeners each year as our climatic conditions have changed to less frequent rains, severe weather events, and higher temperatures. Fire destroys gardens and homes, threatening gardeners and their
families. It ruins native wildlife habitats and makes a landscape prone to soil erosion. Creating resilient gardens that survive fires protects you and your home and provides cover for insects, birds, and small mammals.
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