Wildfires and How Your Landscaping Can Help Protect Your Commercial Property

If you have been in Arizona any amount of time you know that Wildfires are a very real and serious threat. One spark in the dry tinder and acres of land as well as properties can be consumed in a matter of hours. 

Our wildland firefighters work hard to contain these monstrous blazes, but there are things that can be done to your commercial property landscape to help, and it may just save your business from being caught in the next blaze. 

Do you think that this warning and the following alterations only apply to those in the rural areas? When we talk about the Valley of the Sun we have areas that this applies to.  Look around the edge of your property. What type of vegetation do you see?

Anytime a commercial property abuts a Natural Area Open Space (NAOS), an alleyway or a natural wash Fire Abatement, clean ups should be scheduled on an as needed basis to prevent potential wildfires from spreading to your property and business.

Even in the desert, It takes very little water for Native Plants to spring forth, mature and set seed for the next rain. While a lush desert may be beautiful to look at, it can become a real and very dangerous fire hazard for the whole community as well as your business when the heat dries out the Arizona vegetation. Maintaining a 30 foot defensible space beyond your property’s perimeter is highly recommended.

In NAOS areas, for the first 15 feet, remove perennial grasses, thin live overgrown trees and bushes. Remove dead branches or branches that are touching the ground. In the next 15 feet remove any dead vegetation that is on the ground.

Check outside of your perimeter wall or fence at least once a quarter to make sure that the 30 foot defense space is still there. If weeds & debris are accumulating in the NAOS, alleyway, or wash it is time for a cleanup. In most cases, the city is responsible and all you need to do is make a phone call to the proper people in charge. In other situations it is the owner’s responsibility to maintain a defensible space. In either case, it is very important to make sure that you are aware of the potential dangers and precautions you can take to prevent wildfires on your property.

Keep in mind that Greens Keeper Landscape Maintenance can Help!  Please contact us at; Sales: 623-848-8277 We serve businesses like yours throughout the entire Phoenix Metro Area.

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