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A stark 'Zone Zero' fire safety zone with gravel and minimal plants borders a home, contrasting with the wild, dry brush of California's landscape.
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California's Zone Zero Mandates Ignite Debate Over Garden Design vs. Safety

In wildfire-prone Sonoma County, homeowners are spending upwards of $10,000 to remove existing plantings and redesign their outdoor spaces.

Mason Clarke·July 4, 2026