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Monday, October 4, 2021

Developing a Firewise Garden in the Wildland Urban Interface by Matthew Solano

Lookout Mountain Nature Center
All photos: Matthew Solano

Over the last few months development has begun on a new Firewise demonstration garden at the Lookout Mountain Nature Center (LMNC.)  The areas to be developed are adjacent to the south and east sides of the LMNC building and consist of three zones: a part-sun area and two full sun areas. Hazard zone site assessment, defensible space and ignition resistance were key determinants in the design and plant selection for this garden. This project has been a team effort with Quinn Wicken and Patti O’Neal.