Many people envision fire resistant/fire wise landscaping as a potential negative, creating landscapes that look barren and ugly in appearance. When done properly, a fire resistant/fire wise landscape can be most attractive while also helping to conserve water in wildland areas where water is often scarce and by selectively removing existing plants and supplementing them with the safe placement of new plants that are more appropriate to combating the home's susceptibility to wildfire. Of course, maintenance is essential to an effective fire resistant/fire wise landscape, to keep it attractive and manage the risk that fires pose. |