After the fire erosion control. This morning on Fox6 News I spoke of products you can use as a homeowner for erosion control. One of the items straw wattle works to divert water and debris off hillsides. Easy to install and it will break down after a couple of years, no need to remove. The other product I recommend is Jute Netting. With the netting you tack it down on your hillside and are able to cut holes when ready to plant. If placed now it will also help keep down any ash. Again this product will break down so no need to remove.
After the Cedar fire San Diego County was providing straw wattle to homeowners and businesses who were affected by the fires. I have called both the County and the City to see if it will be available again this year. As soon as I get information I will post it.
If you are wanting either of these products before then please contact me, we will be able to get it at a discounted rate for you.
Do not broadcast seed at this time. Many wild seed mixes contain seeds which may turn your hillside into a weedy area come next summer.
Planting with groundcovers that are fire retardant is another option. In a few weeks we will again offer a special pricing on select ones that we recommend.

For more information on what to do after the fire regarding your trees and shrubs please switch over to Toni's blog. If you feel you could use some help in determining if your trees are viable please contact me for more information.

As a gardening community we will get through this together.