VIDEO: While we are still in winter months, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and WSU Master Gardeners in Spokane are hoping to give the community ways to fire-proof their yard.
Even though it seems early, now is the time to prepare your yards for fire season. And there are a couple ways that DNR and master gardeners recommend.
First thing to avoid is having any trees with branches hanging over your yard. You don't want anything that could catch fire or fall above your roof. They recommend to regularly trim the branches to make sure your home is safe.
Also, another good way to to keep your lawn safe is by using rock instead of bark as a mulch. This would prevent fire from spreading if it did get to your lawn.
As we approach the spring, leaves will be appearing on trees and plants will be blooming.