Firewise

This rural home is located within a wildland urban interface. With the rising risks of wildfire we are increasingly charged with designing gardens that meet this challenge. Defensible space was created by adopting Japanese inspired design principles with minimal intensional plant groupings accented by gravel patios and paths. Monolithic stone ornaments further accentuate the contemplative feel and island plantings of manzanita will eventually dot the expanse of linear space as they fill out into their natural contorted shapes.

In addition to creating defensible space for firefighters to enter: We chose drought tolerant and fire resistant plants adjacent to the home, avoiding plantings in front of windows and other openings decrease the chance of sparks entering a structure, minimal plant density and keeping mulch away from the home eliminates excess fuel.