How to Select Plants to Situate Near a Barbecue
Avoid plants that are at high risk of catching alight., Prefer plants that have a slower reaction to flames and are less likely to ignite., Situate the barbecue well away from plant life as much as possible., Avoid having any plant materials hanging...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Avoid plants that are at high risk of catching alight.
The following plants are at special risk of catching alight near open flames:
Australian natives
- on the whole, these will contain too many volatile oils, for example, eucalyptus, wattles, bottlebrush, grevillea, etc.
Plants with crisp leaves, such as cordylines Any plants with brown leaf foliage build-up, including build-up on the ground area around the barbecue (sweep away!) Ornamental grasses, for example, pampas grass -
Step 2: Prefer plants that have a slower reaction to flames and are less likely to ignite.
Examples include:
Plants with waxy or glossy foliage (often subtropical varieties) Agapanthus Fruit salad plant/monstera deliciosa , Locating it over pavers, concrete, etc. next to stone, brick, etc. walls is preferable. , Keep plants trimmed, remove dead plant matter regularly, and cut off any overhang that comes anywhere near the barbecue facility. -
Step 3: Situate the barbecue well away from plant life as much as possible.
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Step 4: Avoid having any plant materials hanging near or over a barbecue
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Step 5: whatever species of plants you choose to have around the barbecue.
Detailed Guide
The following plants are at special risk of catching alight near open flames:
Australian natives
- on the whole, these will contain too many volatile oils, for example, eucalyptus, wattles, bottlebrush, grevillea, etc.
Plants with crisp leaves, such as cordylines Any plants with brown leaf foliage build-up, including build-up on the ground area around the barbecue (sweep away!) Ornamental grasses, for example, pampas grass
Examples include:
Plants with waxy or glossy foliage (often subtropical varieties) Agapanthus Fruit salad plant/monstera deliciosa , Locating it over pavers, concrete, etc. next to stone, brick, etc. walls is preferable. , Keep plants trimmed, remove dead plant matter regularly, and cut off any overhang that comes anywhere near the barbecue facility.
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