Wildfire Safety

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A modern home with a defensible space and fire-resistant landscaping, set against a backdrop of distant smoke, symbolizing wildfire preparedness.

Wildfire Landscapes Need Design Overhaul to Save Homes

Over 4.5 million homes in the U.S. currently face a high or extreme risk of wildfire, yet many remain dangerously unprepared, often due to a few hundred dollars in overlooked preventative measures. Da

Mason Clarke·August 8, 2026

A stark 'Zone Zero' fire safety zone with gravel and minimal plants borders a home, contrasting with the wild, dry brush of California's landscape.

Outdoor

California's Zone Zero Mandates Ignite Debate Over Garden Design vs. Safety

In wildfire-prone Sonoma County, homeowners are spending upwards of $10,000 to remove existing plantings and redesign their outdoor spaces.

Mason Clarke·July 4, 2026