A Long Patio Serves As Defensible Space
The low, chaparral native foliage closest to the home have mastered the art of maintaining hydration and resisting fire. Planted areas can "catch" embers, preventing them from rolling and bouncing along a hardscape to collect at the base of the home. If fire is within the region, the mobile BBQ can easily be moved away from the home, and hanging art stored for safety. Photo: Lesly Hall Photography