In the US fire zone landscaping shows a growing emphasis on distance-based planting zones as the way to go. This means following the 0–5–30 planting rule, which is fast becoming design shorthand to help you get ahead of a wildfire before it gets to you. And while it might seem counter-intuitive you may be surprised to find out that removing as much vegetation as possible is not necessarily the best course of action.
The successful creation of a fire-resilient property largely depends on how you manage the space around your home. But how do you stay safe yet still achieve a certain landscaping aesthetic that looks elevated and considered? The trick is to create a cohesive outdoor space where planting, materials, and layout work harmoniously together with the goal of firescaping your property first and foremost, yet with the resulting design still feeling balanced, natural and connected to the landscape.
