Cotoneasters (Cotoneaster spp.) are hardy, fire-resistant shrubs characterized by their thick, moisture-retaining leaves and ...

One of the most striking patterns in the aftermath of many urban fires is how much unburned green vegetation remains amid the wreckage of burned neighborhoods. In some cases, a row of shrubs may be ...

The risk of fire increases during hot weather and drought and can lead to property damage and widespread wildfires. However, growing fire-resistant plants near your home can help to protect your ...

We never think a wildfire will affect us … until it does. In the last year alone, we’ve heard news of devastating fires in California, Colorado and all the way to Florida. These fires rage out of ...

If you live in a wildfire risk area the plants you choose plus where and how you grow them has a huge impact on how resistant your landscape will be to wildfires. How much time you're prepared to ...

One of the most striking patterns in the aftermath of many urban fires is how much unburned green vegetation remains amid the wreckage of burned neighborhoods. In some cases, a row of shrubs may be ...

Wildfire Specialist, University of California Cooperative Extension; Adjunct Professor at the Bren School, University of California at Santa Barbara, University of California, Santa Barbara One of the ...