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Wildfire landscaping
| Author: |
Gilmer, M. |
| Date: |
2001 |
| Periodical: |
Horticulture |
| Abstract: |
Not surprisingly, home-owners are increasingly aware that to protect their homes from wildfire, fire resistance should be an essential part of their landscape design. But simply choosing plants from lists of so-called fire-resistant species is no assurance that a home will be protected. Plants that are called "fire resistant" are really just fire adapted. They are often native to fire-prone areas and, as a result, tolerate, or actually benefit from periodic burning. Although these plants will come back after a fire, they will not protect your house. |
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