Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office shares defensible space landscaping tips

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Transform your yard into a fire-resistant haven with these stunning plant options that not only enhance your home's defensible space but also keep the skies clear of smoke.

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office posted to Facebook on Monday, "Please don't plant fire-bombs next to your porch. Swap the dry brush for these fire-resistant beauties and help us keep the smoke out of the sky."

It says the Ponderosa Pine (Conifer tree), Mock orange (Deciduous shrub), Crabapple (Deciduous tree), Carol Mackie (Evergreen shrub), Salvia (Perennial), and Coneflower (Perennial) are all great options to use in your yard.

The agency said to remember "Zone Zero" (0-5 feet from the house) where nothing flammable should be.