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Top 7 Things to Do

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Install & Maintain Your Landscape: Top 7 Things to Do

1.) Plant Native: Native species offer an array of benefits, including being crucial for ecological health and enhancing property values. Not only are they beautiful, but they also preserve natural heritage, enhance biodiversity, create habitats for wildlife, improve air quality, and combat pollution in our water sources. Their reduced maintenance needs and associated costs also make them a cost-effective choice without having to rely on heavy fertilizers and pesticides. Check out our vegetation list for ideas of what to plant.
2.) Preserve Existing Plant Communities: Maintain and support existing native and non-invasive vegetation, minimize site disturbance, reduce water usage, and create defensible space to protect your home.
3.) Support Sustainable, Firewise and Water-Wise Landscapes: Improve and maintain a healthy, diverse, and sustainable landscape that incorporates firewise and water-wise practices.
4.) Minimize Irrigation: Select plants that are suited to Big Sky’s climate to decrease the need for intensive irrigation and support the flora and fauna of the region, while incorporating firewise recommendations.
5.) Regular Maintenance and Inspections: Conduct routine checks of erosion control measures, particularly after weather events, to ensure they remain functional and effective.
6.) Compliance: Adhere to local regulations as well as owners association covenants, conditions and restrictions.
7.) Community Engagement: Engage with local initiatives and resources such as the Gallatin River Task Force, Grow Wild, Big Sky SNO or Big Sky Fire for support and guidance.

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