Fire-Resistant Plant Characteristics
Choose plants with high moisture content, low resin/oil content, and minimal dead material. Good options include: succulents, lavender, rockrose, California fuchsia, agave, ice plant, and native deciduous trees. Avoid: juniper, pine, eucalyptus, ornamental grasses, and palms.
Landscaping Layout
Use hardscaping as fire breaks between planted areas. Group plants in islands rather than continuous beds. Use gravel, stone, or decomposed granite as ground cover near structures. Install drip irrigation to keep plants hydrated during fire season.
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