How Defensive Landscaping Can Save Your Home From Fire

Following these simple guidelines could help to protect your home this wildfire season.

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Here are five landscaping tips Scott said everyone should utilize to slow the spread of flames in the event of a fire, and possibly give firefighters more time to save a home:

• Remove all (non-ornamental) vegetation 200 feet around your home.

• Bring your grass and weeds down to 3 inches.

• Trim the bottom third of all your bushes.

• Trim the bottom 6 feet of trees.

• Keep a 5-foot clearance around the roof line of your house, and 10 feet around your chimney.