The Silverado Community Firewise Council would like to share some important information regarding the flammability of certain plants and bushes.
Landscape maintenance is very important to fire prevention. When planning your landscape, consider the characteristics of the site such as slope, aspect, shade, precipitation rate and amount that your site receives in making final selections.
We also discourage planting anything invasive or possibly invasive because it creates escape plants that are difficult to control.
Planting design is also important as we want to make sure there is not overcrowding close to the home with large plants that can create fire ladders. Tree limbs over the house, plants touching the house and vines on the house are discouraged. When in doubt asked your local nursery for recommendations.
Landscape maintenance is very important to fire prevention. When planning your landscape, consider the characteristics of the site such as slope, aspect, shade, precipitation rate and amount that your site receives in making final selections.
We also discourage planting anything invasive or possibly invasive because it creates escape plants that are difficult to control.
Planting design is also important as we want to make sure there is not overcrowding close to the home with large plants that can create fire ladders. Tree limbs over the house, plants touching the house and vines on the house are discouraged. When in doubt asked your local nursery for recommendations.