Home Landscaping For Fire

Author : Douglas Kent
Publisher : Wilderness Press
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2019-10-08
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780899979632

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Firescaping by Douglas Kent Pdf

Your guide to beautiful, fire-resistant landscaping techniques Tens of thousands of wildfires burn across the country every year, destroying millions of acres of land. If you live in fire country, take action. Use firescaping to defend your home against wildfires—while maintaining the beauty of your garden. This unique form of landscaping design keeps your property healthy, clean, and clear. Horticultural expert Douglas Kent shares secrets, tricks, and simple instructions in the new edition of this practical, hands-on guide, recommended by AAA Homeowners Insurance. Find out which landscapes have a high fire risk and why. Get tips on landscaping and maintenance—such as effective watering and brush-clearing techniques—that reduce a property’s fire risk. Learn which plants and building materials are best for reducing damage. Discover how to make your home accessible to firefighters in the event of a wildfire. Homeowners, landscaping professionals, and community fire prevention officials will find Firescaping invaluable. If you live in an area at risk, this book can help to prepare you and give you peace of mind.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : UCANR Publications
Page : 8 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781601074461

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Home Landscaping for Fire by Anonim Pdf

Incorporating fire safe concepts into your landscape is one of the most important ways you can help your home survive a wildfire. You can have both a beautiful landscape and a fire safe home when you establish and maintain a "defensible space.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : UCANR Publications
Page : 7 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781601075666

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Landscaping Tips to Help Defend Your Home from Wildfire by Anonim Pdf

You can have both a beautiful landscape and a defensible fire-safe zone (minimum 100 feet) around your rural home. Get the basics, plus helpful Internet links and a 3-part poster in this publication.

Author : Debra Lee Baldwin
Publisher : Timber Press
Page : 574 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2011-03-18
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781604692969

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Designing with Succulents by Debra Lee Baldwin Pdf

Lavishly illustrated with over 300 photographs, Designing with Succulents gives design and cultivation basics for paths, borders, slopes, and containers; hundreds of succulent plant recommendations; and descriptions of 90 easy-care, drought-tolerant companion plants. Beginners and experienced designers, landscapers, and collectors alike will find what they need to visualize, create, and nurture the three-dimensional work of art that is the succulent garden.

Author : Roger Holmes,Lance Walheim
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
Page : 590 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2023-10-24
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781637412886

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California Home Landscaping, Fourth Edition by Roger Holmes,Lance Walheim Pdf

·A complete guide to landscaping specifically within the California region ·Features 48 designs created by landscape professionals that consider the unique climate and environment of California ·Detailed descriptions of more than 200 plants picked for the region, plus all you need to know to plant and maintain them ·Step-by-step instructions for building structures, such as paths, patios, ponds, walls, fences, arbors, and trellises ·New updated edition includes guidance on native planting, information on the impact of climate change, updated plant profiles, creating pollinator and wildfire landscapes, and more

Author : Douglas K. Kent
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Firescaping
ISBN : 0899973604

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Firescaping by Douglas K. Kent Pdf

This practical, hands-on guide gives simple, achievable strategies for those who want to reduce their garden's fire hazard, while promoting its long-term health and function. This book describes what types of properties and landscapes are higher-risk, how to make a home more accessible to fire-fighters, and what to do to minimize the chances that a home will be damaged or destroyed by a wildfire. It covers fire-safe fencing and roofing materials, has tips on using water efficiently, gives best methods of effective vegetation removal, and provides versatile and comprehensive plant lists and maintenance calendars useful for those living in California's diverse climate zones. Endorsed by AAA Homeowners Insurance.

Author : Maureen Gilmer
Publisher : Taylor Publishing Company (TX)
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Firescaping
ISBN : UCSC:32106011622989

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California Wildfire Landscaping by Maureen Gilmer Pdf

How to create bands of protection with plants, managing native vegetation, getting help from public and private resources and how to comply with the high fire zones law.

Author : Michael Graf
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0520215834

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Plants of the Tahoe Basin by Michael Graf Pdf

"The reader could hardly be disappointed with this book. More than simply a 'flower key, ' it deftly describes each species and its requirements for survival in the high Sierra. In addition to presenting an impressive collection of spectacular photographs, Graf describes the myriad physical aspects of the Basin which control the flora's vitality, its evolution and its future. This is a wildflower book with the depth and richness that will satisfy Tahoe plant lovers for a long time to come."--Joseph L. Medeiros, Sierra College

Author : Nancy Lawson
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2017-04-18
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781616896171

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The Humane Gardener by Nancy Lawson Pdf

In this eloquent plea for compassion and respect for all species, journalist and gardener Nancy Lawson describes why and how to welcome wildlife to our backyards. Through engaging anecdotes and inspired advice, profiles of home gardeners throughout the country, and interviews with scientists and horticulturalists, Lawson applies the broader lessons of ecology to our own outdoor spaces. Detailed chapters address planting for wildlife by choosing native species; providing habitats that shelter baby animals, as well as birds, bees, and butterflies; creating safe zones in the garden; cohabiting with creatures often regarded as pests; letting nature be your garden designer; and encouraging natural processes and evolution in the garden. The Humane Gardener fills a unique niche in describing simple principles for both attracting wildlife and peacefully resolving conflicts with all the creatures that share our world.

Author : Scott Ogden,Lauren Springer Ogden
Publisher : Timber Press (OR)
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780881928778

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Plant-driven Design by Scott Ogden,Lauren Springer Ogden Pdf

A revolutionary approach to garden design puts plants at the center of a landscape, rather than hardscape features, demonstrating how to work more effectively and confidently with different kinds of plants, explaining how to integrate plantsmanship and design, and furnishing extensive lists of plants suitable for specific purposes and sites.

Author : Michael Richard Kuhns,Barbara Daniels
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Fire prevention
ISBN : UCBK:C116413745

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Firewise Landscaping for Utah by Michael Richard Kuhns,Barbara Daniels Pdf

Author : Caird Ramsay,Lisle Rudolph
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2003-11-25
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780643098817

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Landscape and Building Design for Bushfire Areas by Caird Ramsay,Lisle Rudolph Pdf

Shortlisted in TAFE Vocational Education category in the 2004 Australian Awards for Excellence in Educational Publishing. The devastation wreaked by bushfires on Australian homes and landscapes is an all too familiar scenario. Yet, why do we often see one house burn, whilst an apparently similar house on an adjacent block can endure? Research has shown that many factors affect the chances of a building surviving a bushfire. If you are designing landscapes and buildings in bushfire areas you need to be aware of these factors so that the chances of losses to life and property can be minimised. Landscape & Building Design for Bushfire Areas integrates the latest scientific knowledge about buildings and bushfires with a flexible design approach. The book contains two main sections: 1) Provides a clear description of what happens in a bushfire. It describes the environment in which bushfires occur, how a fire attacks, and how buildings are ignited and destroyed. 2) Sets out a practical design approach to the design of buildings and their immediate surroundings. It presents a range of options for designing the various elements of both landscapes and buildings in bushfire-prone areas. This book encourages design for bushfire to be included as a normal part of designing in bushfire-prone areas, rather than as an undesirable add-on. It will assist planning and building regulatory authorities to improve and administer regulatory requirements and guidelines.

Author : Steve H. Dreistadt
Publisher : UCANR Publications
Page : 435 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2016-02-24
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781601078643

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Pests of Landscape Trees and Shrubs, Third Edition by Steve H. Dreistadt Pdf

Completely revised and expanded, Pests of Landscape Trees and Shrubs, 3rd Edition, is a comprehensive, how-to integrated pest management (IPM) resource for landscapers, arborists, home gardeners, retailers, and parks and grounds managers. This easy-to-use guide covers hundreds of insects, mites, nematodes, plant diseases, and weeds that can damage California landscapes. The book's 435 pages present the practical experience and research-based advice of more than 100 University of California (UC) and industry experts, including: • Pest-resistant plants and landscape design • Planting, irrigating, and other cultural practices that keep plants healthy • Conserving natural enemies to biologically control pests • Efficient monitoring so you know when to act • Selective pesticides and when their use may be warranted • Numerous references to regularly-updated, online guides with more pesticide choices and the latest IPM practices Inside you'll find: • 575 high-quality, color photographs to help you recognize the causes of plant damage and identify pests and their natural enemies. 140 more than the previous edition! • 101 line drawings and charts of pest biology and control techniques • Problem-solving tables to help you diagnose the pests and maladies of more than 200 genera of alphabetically-listed trees and shrubs Also in the 3rd Edition are dozens of newly added pests, including those affecting azaleas, camellias, hibiscus, camphor, eucalyptus, liquidambar, oaks, maples, palms, pines, olive, roses, and sycamores.

Author : Sherry Petersik,John Petersik
Publisher : Artisan
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2015-07-14
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781579656768

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Young House Love by Sherry Petersik,John Petersik Pdf

This New York Times bestselling book is filled with hundreds of fun, deceptively simple, budget-friendly ideas for sprucing up your home. With two home renovations under their (tool) belts and millions of hits per month on their blog YoungHouseLove.com, Sherry and John Petersik are home-improvement enthusiasts primed to pass on a slew of projects, tricks, and techniques to do-it-yourselfers of all levels. Packed with 243 tips and ideas—both classic and unexpected—and more than 400 photographs and illustrations, this is a book that readers will return to again and again for the creative projects and easy-to-follow instructions in the relatable voice the Petersiks are known for. Learn to trick out a thrift-store mirror, spice up plain old roller shades, "hack" your Ikea table to create three distinct looks, and so much more.

Author : Teri Chace,National Gardening Association,Philip Giroux,Bob Beckstrom,Lance Walheim
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2022-01-31
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781119853503

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Landscaping For Dummies by Teri Chace,National Gardening Association,Philip Giroux,Bob Beckstrom,Lance Walheim Pdf

Create an eye-catching outdoor oasis with this no-nonsense guide to landscaping As families spend more time at home, they're expanding their living space to their yards, decks, and patios. When you're ready to upgrade the look of your landscape, Landscaping For Dummies offers advice on installing fences and walkways, choosing hardy plants and trees, and enhancing natural habitats for the critters and creatures lurking in your neighborhood. You'll find out how to make your backyard a relaxing retreat space and discover the enjoyment and satisfaction that comes from working in your yard. Landscaping For Dummies includes: Lists of recommended plants and varieties, including the best ones for privacy plantings, low-maintenance groundcovers, and small gardens Advice on how to deal with special landscaping concerns, including fire-prone areas, bee and butterfly gardens, and drought-tolerant and native landscapes Instructions on installing permanent features like decks, patios, fences, and more Pointers on how to water more efficiently, including the latest tools and technologies that can save you time With a little bit of planning and some digging, trimming, or planting, you'll be set to enjoy your yard whenever the mood strikes. Let Landscaping For Dummies be your guide to making the most of your outdoor space.