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 ...

A strict 'Zone 0' rule against landscaping is risky. Well-maintained and watered vegetation could prevent the spread of fires.

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 ...