Defensible space is an area around a structure where fuels and vegetation are treated, cleared or reduced to slow the spread of wildfire. See fact sheet 6.302, Creating Wildfire-Defensible Zones . Seed Mixes for Colorado Grass seed mixes developed for Colorado use native or a combination of native and non-native grass species. They are lower growing. They need less maintenance.
Seed is readily available and relatively inexpensive.
Planting Use either a drop or a cyclone seeder to seed your defensible space. A drop seeder is more accurate in placing seed, especially if wind is a problem. However, if the ground is rough or rocky, the cyclone seeder will be easier to use. Seed at the rates shown in the tables below. Divide seed into two equal parts.