Living with wildfire : a homeowner's handbook (Updated edition)

In Living with Wildfire (first published as The Wildfire Survival Guide), gardening expert Maureen Gilmer shares proven ways to save your home, property, and life with wildfire-resistant landscaping and fire-prevention techniques.

Discover how to create bands of protection by choosing fire-resistant plants, manage native vegetation, prevent erosion and mudslides, and learn about:·Wildfire dynamics and safeguarding your home against them·Water storage and delivery in any emergency·Creating a defensible space for you and firefightersIncluded is updated information on insuring your property, selecting your home site, packing an emergency kit, and getting public and private assistance.

With easy-to-follow diagrams, instructional photographs, and landscaping plans, you’ll have all the resources necessary to get through fire season and keep your home standing.