Living in Southern California we know the dangers of wildfires. It is our duty to learn what we can do to protect our property from fire. Firescaping is a key element in keeping a wild fire away from our home or business.

Firescaping is defined as a landscape design that reduces houses and properties vulnerable to wildfire. The goal of Firescaping is to design a landscape which uses fire resistant plants and materials that work as a barrier between a potential wildfire and your home or business.

The use of non-flammable materials such as a natural rock water feature reduces fire fuel loads and creates a fire break. The use of boulders and stone pathways in and around water features like ponds, pools, waterfalls, or streams are a natural fire break and an excellent way to firescape your yard.

A firescape design does not need to look different than any other type of landscape design. Firescaping incorporates the homeowners aesthetic desires with their functional needs.

Adding “fire smart” plants to your water feature will complete your landscape. Fire smart plants are plants with high moisture content. They are usually low growing with stems and leaves that are not resinous, oily or waxy. Plants like sage, yarrow and lavender are endorsed by the San Diego County, Orange County and Los Angeles Fire Authority. Wild strawberry and ice plant are ground cover choices that have been approved and endorsed by the fire authority.

San Diego Ponds can create a complete firescape design for your property. Contact San Diego Ponds today to schedule a design consultation.

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