How to prepare for California’s new fire-smart landscaping guidelines

For residents living in areas of high wildfire risk on the Peninsula, landscaping is no longer just about creating a lush, private yard. California is moving to require wildfire-safe landscaping for thousands of homeowners, turning long-standing recommendations for defensible space into rules that will be phased in over the next several years. The post How to prepare for California’s new fire-smart landscaping guidelines appeared first on Palo Alto Online.