How to renew and protect your yard and garden after a devastating fire

Southern California homeowners who looked on in horror as October fires ravaged Northern California wine country now face the similarly grim task of recovering from homes burned, lives shattered and landscapes scarred from wind-whipped fires.
For those who escaped the recent carnage or were minimally affected by the devastating Santa Ana winds, the lesson is clear — plant now with an eye toward safeguarding your home. Firescaping is a form of landscaping design and routine maintenance. The