Here’s a UC Marin Master Gardener fire-smart landscaping tip for August: Remove dead plants and debris. Keep a vigilant eye on plants that may be suffering from drought. If too drought… read more
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Plan your fire-smart garden. Consider the existing plants, budget, and how much maintenance you are willing to do. Start by understanding the defensible space zones. Zone 0: 0 – 5… read more
Plant Spacing in the Defensible Landscape. A fire-smart gardening tip from UC Marin Master Gardeners. Space trees and shrubs in your garden to minimize the transmission of fire from one… read more
–Right Plant, Right Place U C Marin Master Gardeners always say to plant the “right plant in the right place” as a formula for success. In a fire-smart landscape there… read more
Maintaining a Fire-Smart Landscape Fall is a great time to do fire-smart maintenance. Here are some tips from UC Marin Master Gardeners: Check gutters, roof, eaves, vents, and chimney for… read more
Water Wise and Fire-Smart. Water is a precious resource in our drought prone climate. So, water wisely and make your garden fire-smart. Here’s what you can do: Keep your garden… read more
