Ember intrusion through openings in your home, and embers landing on vegetation and other combustible materials around your home, are your home’s primary risk to wildfire.
That is the reason why a non-combustible zone around your home, known as Zone 0, is so important.
Zone 0 does not mean getting rid of all your vegetation near your home. It does mean, understanding the risks, and incorporating smart principles in your landscaping design, that also delivers a defensible space around your home.
Thank you to Fire Safe Marin that has done an excellent job in creating a flip book guide for landscapers who are looking to find a balance between aesthetically pleasing design, and at the same time ensure a defensible space around the home.
We urge you all to read and share it with your landscaper and gardener. It is in English and Spanish.
This is a must-read for you and your landscaper.
Fire Safe Marin also provided us
with a list of Fire-Smart Plants.
