Fire-resistant plants are those that don't ignite readily, and they can be grouped together according to several ...

Using wood or bark mulch near homes can increase fire risk, but that’s where groundcovers like sweet woodruff come in. This ...

Trees are made of wood, so it’s safe to assume that, to some extent, they are flammable—but some pose more of a fire safety issue than others. Fast-growing junipers and eucalyptus, for example, as ...

California’s proposed Zone 0 regulations go beyond what is currently known from scientific research regarding plant ...

Even landscaping choices are crucial, including defensible space strategies, such as clearing flammable vegetation and incorporating fire-resistant plants, which create natural buffers that help ...