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Fire Safety Starts in June
Wildfire season may feel far away, but now is the time to prepare your landscape while conditions are in your favor. The steps you take in early summer can make a real difference by late summer when the risk is highest. Alpenscapes is here to help you make smart, lasting choices that keep your property safe while protecting Big Sky’s rivers, forests, and wildlife.
Quick Tips for a Fire-Resistant Landscape
- Clear surface fuels. Remove dry grasses, fallen branches, pine needles, and leaf piles.
- Keep firewood 30+ feet away from structures.
- Prune trees and shrubs. Create vertical spacing (6–8 feet) and maintain horizontal spacing between plants.
- Limit flammable plants close to structures, especially within the first 5 feet.
- Consider hardscaping. Gravel, stone, and patios create built-in firebreaks.
- Choose native, low-growing plants that naturally resist ignition when well-maintained.
Access the Alpenscapes Landscaping Guidelines
The Alpenscapes Landscaping Guidelines are your complete resource for building resilient, firewise, water-efficient, and native-focused landscapes in Big Sky. Whether you’re a homeowner, HOA, builder, or property manager, these guidelines give you the tools to create safer, more sustainable landscapes and to help your neighbors and associations do the same.
- Firewise strategies tailored to high-elevation living
- Water conservation tips rooted in snowpack realities
- Native plant recommendations to support local pollinators and wildlife
- Real-world design ideas that look good all season, even when the sprinklers aren’t running
Not sure where to begin? That’s exactly why we offer complimentary Alpenscapes site consultations.
Our team will walk your property with you, assess wildfire risks, review plant choices, and recommend simple steps to improve both safety and sustainability. Whether you’re making small updates or planning a larger project, we’ll help you work with Big Sky’s natural systems.
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Contact us anytime at info@alpenscapes.org or visit www.alpenscapes.org.
