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Ten years ago they started preaching the merits of defensive gardening in Southern California (i.e. giving your perennials a job to do.)
Succulents like aloe, jade and yucca have high water retention.
Planting a strip of these perennials around the perimeter of your property can help stop wildfires from burning your home.
You can garden defensively in colder climates, too.
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The list grows smaller, the colder the zone, but you still have plentiful options.
Cold Climate & Fire Resistant
Three goodies for a high plains desert
- Red Yucca
- English Lavender
- Ice Plant (colorful, succulent ground cover)
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