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Guidebook
Big Sky's Go-To Resource for Resilient Landscaping
alpenscape guidebook
The Alpenscapes Guidebook is your go-to resource for resilient landscaping in Big Sky. Created by the Alpenscapes partners, it brings together local expertise in fire-safe, water-wise, and ecosystem-friendly landscaping into one practical resource designed specifically for our mountain community.
Filled with design inspiration, practical strategies, and locally relevant guidance, the guidebook helps landowners create landscapes that are beautiful, resilient, and suited to our alpine environment.
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Alpenscapes Landscaping Best Practices
Alpenscapes guiding document
The Alpenscapes Landscaping Best Practices are a comprehensive resource for residents, property owners, owners’ associations, and developers looking to align their outdoor spaces with Big Sky’s distinctive environment and climate challenges.
Use these guidelines for developing landscapes that are water-wise, wildfire-resistant, and wildlife-friendly, centered around native plants. If these practices are not yet adopted by your owners association, leverage this tool to influence your owners association for positive change.
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Plant Lists
Alpenscapes’ full list of recommended native plants for Big Sky landscapes and information on noxious weeds.
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Free Site Visits
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