Landscape architect Christine Ten Eyck opted ... For guidance on what to plant in your area, check to see if your local county or fire department offers a guide. In Los Angeles, the L.A. County ...

However, local fire department regulations may require ... Working with neighbors to coordinate landscape strategies, especially where different buildings’ zones overlap, will amplify success.

Home hardening means using fire-resistant building materials and landscaping to protect buildings from heat, flames and a blast of embers during a firestorm. Here’s a brief overview of what that ...

The clean-up continues in Ellis County from Saturday's severe weather that produced damaging winds and golf ball-sized hail.