| Season | Typical tasks |
|---|---|
| Late winter, early spring | Inspect after storms; repair irrigation; prune dead wood; check for nesting birds before cutting |
| Spring | Mow annual grasses before they cure; thin and limb up; clear weeds from gaps |
| Early summer | Second grass pass; adjust irrigation; remove dead growth |
| Late summer, fall | Clean roofs and gutters; check vents; clear Zone 0; walk after wind |
| Winter | Replace failed plants; repair erosion; review plan and budget |
Before fire season
- Mow or cut annual grasses to the required height
- Clean roofs and gutters; check vent screens
- Remove debris, firewood and combustibles from Zone 0
- Prune dead wood and limb up trees
- Test and repair irrigation
- Walk the driveway and trim overhead branches
Monthly and after wind
- Walk the property and photograph problem spots
- Sweep and blow debris from hardscape
- Remove dead plants and branches
- Check that irrigation is working
Annually
- Review the plan against any rule changes
- Update the record of work
- Replace plants that failed
Fire-safe still needs a water budget. Validate your hydrozones, WUCOLS plant ratings and MAWA water budget, and get permit-ready compliance documents, at MWELO.com. For fuel-mod plant choices, see the MWELO fuel mod guide.