The notion that if 100 feet of defensible space is excellent, then 200-300 feet need to be much better is false. Creating big areas of clearance with little or no greenery develops a "bowling alley" for coal. Without the interference of thinned, lightly irrigated plant life, your house becomes the best cinder catcher.Clearing brush 100 feet from bu

The notion that if 100 feet of defensible space is great, then 200-300 feet should be much better is incorrect. Developing big areas of clearance with little or no vegetation creates a "bowling alley" for cinders. Without the interference of thinned, lightly irrigated vegetation, the house becomes the best coal catcher.In most cases, clearing brush