As an electronic graphics operator working on live news in the Los Angeles market for more than a decade, I can tell you that the most heartbreaking events to cover are brush fires. Yet, on occasion there are miraculous accounts of homes saved in the midst of total devastation. Sometimes this is due to pure luck ... winds shift or unexpected rain begins to fall. But more often than not, these homes are saved by design. ... http://www.squidoo.com/best-fire-retardant-plants-ever Sat, 18 Feb 2012 00:03:10 -0600 FeedCreator 1.7.2 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:20:10 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/best-fire-retardant-plants-ever As an electronic graphics operator working on live news in the Los Angeles market for more than a decade, I can tell you that the most heartbreaking events to cover are brush fires. Yet, on occasion there are miraculous accounts of homes saved in the midst of total devastation. Sometimes this is due to pure luck ... winds shift or unexpected rain begins to fall. But more often than not, these homes are saved by design. During major fire news coverage, firefighters will always take an opportunity to praise homeowners who are aggressive in maintaining a defensible space around their homes and using landscaping as part of their overall fire prevention strategy. In the face of fire—when minutes count—the right plant choices can make the difference between saving or losing your home. While fire-resistant plants can't prevent or stop flames, their stems and foliage won't contribute a significant amount of fuel to an existing fire. Fire-resistant plants are beautiful too, as you'll see in the photographs below. Creative Commons License Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:20:10 -0600