Firescaping: Creating fire-resistant landscapes, gardens, and properties in California's diverse environments

by Douglas Kent

A new and vastly improved revision of "Firescaping" will be available in Summer 2019! 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.

149 pages, Paperback

First published April 6, 2005

Reviews

[Billi Haug · Rating 4 out of 5]

There are always new pointers on this subject because it is so big. Very well written book. That said, I have to question the push for 'dry' landscapes in CA that are encouraged by the water companies and his warning that they are all quick to burn if planted too close to the home. Most of us can't plant our landscapes 10' away from our house.

[Darlene · Rating 4 out of 5]

At the very least, it's interesting and informative - this is not always a given. Some books with good information fail to present the facts in a way to hold your interest long enough to read them. Not so here. Just flipping through it to decide if I wanted to purchase it, I kept getting caught up here and there throughout.

Well illustrated, factual, helpful - one of the most complete books I've seen on the subject.