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Firescaping: Creating Fire-resistant Landscapes, Gardens, And Properties In California's Diverse Environments

This practical, hands-on guide gives simple, achievable strategies for those who want to reduce their garden’s fire hazard, while promoting its long-term health and function. This book describes what types of properties and landscapes are higher-risk, how to make a home more accessible to fire-fighters, and what to do to minimize the chances that a home will be damaged or destroyed by a wildfire. It covers fire-safe fencing and roofing materials, has tips on using water efficiently, gives best methods of effective vegetation removal, and provides versatile and comprehensive plant lists and maintenance calendars useful for those living in California’s diverse climate zones. Endorsed by AAA Homeowners Insurance.

Paperback: 152 pages

Publisher: Wilderness Press (April 6, 2005)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0899973604

ISBN-13: 978-0899973609

Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.4 x 10.1 inches

Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Best Sellers Rank: #990,215 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #106 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Gardening & Landscape Design > By Region > West #109 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Home Improvement & Design > How-to & Home Improvements > Security #667 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Gardening & Landscape Design > Landscape

A must publication for anyone planning on protecting his/her property from wildfires. Informative and inclusive, chock full with many helpful suggestions.

This book is a lifesaver! I had little to spend and needed immediate assistance on how to move forward with protecting my hills home and still keep it beautiful. This is a MUST HAVE or as I rather consider it fire resistance for dummies! Thanks so much, looking forward to your next edition!

If you live in fire country, this book will help you landscape and hardscape for safety. It has been very helpful.

Doesn't matter where you live, everyone should read this and all would benifit. There is some wonderful information in this book and I highly recommend it to all. When will we start living in harmony with nature instead of living against it?! This book will help every community. Get it!

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