The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our ...

Fires require fuel to spread, and any combustible materials, including vegetation, wooden fences, or sheds can serve as fuel.

Rising temperatures and record-setting wildfire activity are changing how Americans think about their outdoor spaces. In January alone, 2,128 fires scorched over 64,000 acres, ranking as the third ...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Wildfire preparation is an unfortunate reality in the dry Southwest. Yet in a time when ...

The arborvitae hedge lining your fence. The bark mulch you refreshed last spring. The ornamental grasses swaying beautifully at the edge of your patio. These are some of the most common landscaping ...

May is Wildfire Prevention Month. With wildfires in the news more often, Nebraska Extension is providing tips for fire smart landscaping. Our information sources are Forest Services in Nebraska, ...

Flames dancing across a backyard might sound like a scene from an action movie, but for some homeowners, it’s an all-too-real hazard. Fire officials across the country are waving red flags about a ...

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Against this backdrop, fire-safe landscaping is moving from niche to necessity for gardens in 2025, guiding how homeowners design, maintain and plant yards with both beauty and resilience in mind.