Smarter Landscaping. Thriving Landscapes. Picturesque Spaces.
Enrich your outdoor living spaces with sustainable practices that honor the environment and showcase the natural beauty of our region. To get started, check out our Top 10 lists for inspiration. We are thrilled to have you join us on this journey to create stunning, eco-friendly landscapes!
Top 10 things to do:
- Reach out for a free site visit. Don’t know where to start? We can help!
- Assess Fire Risks: Identify and minimize flammable vegetation and materials on and around your property to mitigate fire hazards.
- Reduce Water Use: Prioritize drought-resistant plants and efficient water use.
- Choose Native Plants: Opt for species that thrive in Big Sky’s climate with minimal care. Check out our top 10 list.
- Control Weeds: Actively manage invasive species to maintain biodiversity.
- Get Smart about Soils: Assess and test your soil, adjusting your care and plant variety accordingly.
- Support the Pollinators: Incorporate plants that attract and sustain pollinators, who are vital to the local ecosystem.
- Plan for Seasons: Ensure your landscape design considers seasonal changes and challenges. Learn more in our landscaping guidelines.
- Engage with Your Community: Collaborate with neighbors to create a cohesive fire-safe zone.
- Stay Informed: Sign up for our email newsletters to stay informed about sustainable practices and other updates.
Top 10 Plants for Big Sky
Incorporate one or more of these native plant species into your landscape to help support the Big Sky ecosystem while also reducing fire risk and water use.
- Quaking Aspen (Populous tremuloides – Populous)
- Chokecherry (Prunus virginiana – Prunus)
- Douglas Fir (Pseodotsuga menziesii – Pseudotsuga)
- Bebb Willow (Salix bebbiana – Salix)
- Pale Purple Coneflower (Echinacea pallida – Echinacea)
- Show Fleabane (Enchinacea pallida – Erigeron)
- Silky Lupine (Lupinus sericeus – Lupinus)
- Littleflower Penstemon (Penstemon procerus – Penstemon)
- Oneflower Sunflower (Helianthella uniflora – Helinanthus)
- Goldenrod (Solidao missouriensis – Salidago)
For more information, visit Native Plants + Top 10 Plants.
