Fire Mitigation

Fire-Conscious Landscaping,
Done Right in Napa & Sonoma

Living in the Bay Area means being surrounded by natural beauty, but also facing the reality of seasonal wildfire risk. We believe that safety and aesthetics can coexist. You don’t have to choose between a thriving, vibrant landscape and a fire-conscious one.

Fire mitigation isn’t just about what you remove—it’s about what you preserve, protect, and design with intention. We work closely with homeowners, and property managers to implement landscape strategies that reduce risk while maintaining the integrity and beauty of your space

Local Expertise. Strategic Care. Long-term Resilience.

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Don’t Wait for Fire Season to Take Action

Whether it’s integrating defensible space into your planting design, or adjusting maintenance routines during high-risk seasons, we tailor every plan to your site, microclimate, and lifestyle. We also work with certified arborists and fire consultants as needed to ensure your property complies with evolving local guidelines and exceeds expectations for peace of mind.

  • We remove dense, fast-growing vegetation to reduce surface fuels and maintain open, defensible space around your home.

  • We apply zone-based strategies to create layered protection around your home, clearing, thinning, and spacing plantings based on their proximity to structures.

  • We fine-tune your irrigation system to support fire-safe plantings and ensure critical areas stay healthy and hydrated during dry seasons.

  • We identify and remove high-risk or overcrowded plant material—carefully balancing fire safety with visual impact and ecological value.

  • We manage tree spacing and remove low-hanging limbs to reduce ladder fuels and limit fire’s ability to travel upward and across canopies.

  • Our team keeps a close eye on conditions, making timely recommendations to help you stay ahead of risk as landscapes grow and regulations evolve.

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Why It Matters

Wildfire risk in our region is real—and rising. But that doesn’t mean your outdoor space has to feel stripped down or sterile. With the right design and maintenance strategies, your landscape can serve as a place of safety, serenity, and enduring value.

Ongoing & Built-In

Fire mitigation isn’t one-and-done—we build it into your ongoing care, adjusting as seasons shift and regulations evolve. Already a maintenance client? We’ll include fire planning in your regular site walks and seasonal updates.

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Smart, Seasonal, Integrated

Our Fire Mitigation Process

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Assess the Landscape


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We walk your landscape to identify risks based on layout, vegetation, and local fire zone guidelines.

Create a Defensible Plan

Using Zone 0–2 standards, we create a custom strategy that reduces risk while preserving beauty.


Implement & Evolve

We implement with care and adjust seasonally to keep your property protected over time.

Client Testimonials

5-star rating

"They were very professional and did a beautiful job on my garden!"

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Fire‑safe outdoor layout with refined landscaping in Sausalito, CA
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Let’s Create a Landscape That’s Beautiful, Resilient, and Ready


We’ll assess your property, talk through your concerns, and create a mitigation plan that feels proactive—not reactive.

Hillside garden designed with fire mitigation techniques in Sausalito, CA