A First Line of Defense
Irrigation and Green Industry. September 2021. By Rodric Hurtle-Bradford: While the landscaping and irrigation industry cannot prevent wildfires, the importance of building and maintaining fire-resistant landscapes continues to gain relevance to minimize the impact of a growing wildfire season across the western half of the U.S.
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Plant Late Summer Edibles
Houzz. July 21, 2021. By Marianne Lipanovich: A gardener’s work is never done. Even though August is the high point for the summer vegetable garden, with ripe tomatoes and peppers, freshly picked corn and never-ending zucchini rewarding you for your hard work in the spring, it’s time to start thinking about what vegetables you want for fall. Read More
Create Defensible Spaces
Houzz. August 2021. By Eileen Kelly: Firescaping incorporates the design of the landscape and property surrounding a home to lessen its susceptibility to fire. This can be achieved through a well-thought-out landscape design plan that specifies less combustible plants, incorporates fire-resistant materials and follows the advice and guidelines determined by fire-safe organizations. Read More