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10 Steps to Reduce Fire Risk
With so much misinformation about fires and our landscapes out there, we think it is critical for Angelenos, and California more broadly, to understand the qualities of a fire-wise, home-protective landscape.
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Are You a Fire Fighter?
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Be A Fire Fighter
We Can Mitigate LA’s Fire Danger – from the Comfort […]
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Fight Fire with Smart Design
5 Design Strategies That Protect Your Home and LA […]
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Prevent Foothill Disasters
By FormLA Staff: The holidays present distinctive erosion related challenges for the Arroyo and Foothill communities of Los Angeles. In 2003, the area experienced property-damaging mudslides on Christmas Day, and 2009 also saw significant rainy season slides.
This year, neighbors and community members united to prevent future wildfires and mudslides, disasters often considered natural.
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Disaster-Preventing Palettes
Plant from These Palettes to Protect LA from Fire, Flood […]
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Saving for a Rain-Free Day
Rainbarrels, Cisterns & Ponds October 15, 2014. By Cassy Aoyagi: […]
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Beautiful Slope Retention
Houzz. Spring 2012. By Cassy Aoyagi: Slope retention is critical for many homes. Retaining a slope may mean protecting the very structure of your home or preventing mud from overwhelming your landscape. While the term “slope retention” naturally evokes images of sandbags and huge cement walls, there are some strikingly lovely ways to encourage hillsides to stay put.
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Riverbeds for Runoff
Spring rains don’t have to lead to slides. Dry riverbeds […]