FIRE-RESISTANT LANDSCAPING 

During a wildfire everything on your property has the potential to become fuel.  Fire-resistant landscaping is one step you can take to
​decrease your risk.  

Fire-Resistant Landscaping
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Fire-resistant landscaping can yield many-fold return of beauty and enjoyment, while helping protect your home from wildfire.  

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Learn More in this Video 

Non-Combustible Landscape Zone 

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The first 5 feet outward from a foundation wall or deck is one of the most critical parts of your landscaping for home survivability 

• Keep this area free of flammable materials and vegetation
• Use walkways, stone or concrete patios and landscape stone laid over weed barrier
• Well irrigated and maintained grass can be used but is less desirable.   

Colorado State Forestry Guide
to Fire-Wise Plant Materials 

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