Landscape Design & Installation in Bozeman, MT

Landscaping in Bozeman, MT requires more than choosing beautiful plants; it requires a plan built around the land itself. Big Mountain creates custom landscape designs and installations that combine thoughtful planning, expert preparation, and skilled craftsmanship to transform Montana properties into functional outdoor spaces built to enjoy.

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Landscapes Designed for Bozeman’s Challenging Terrain

Many landscaping companies focus only on adding plants and finishing touches, but a truly successful landscape starts with understanding the property as a whole. Bozeman’s rocky soils, changing seasons, and natural terrain require careful planning to create an outdoor space that looks great and functions properly.

At Big Mountain, we consider every detail — from plant selection and drainage to grading, outdoor flow, and long-term growth. With decades of experience and the equipment to properly prepare each property, we create landscapes that complement Montana’s natural beauty while meeting your unique needs.

Whether you’re creating a backyard retreat, improving curb appeal, or transforming a large property, our team brings the design expertise and hands-on experience needed to build landscapes that last.

Why Townsend Chooses Big Mountain for Its Hardscaping

As experienced Bozeman landscapers, Big Mountain combines landscape design, excavation, planting, and installation to create outdoor spaces built around Montana's unique environment.

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Custom Landscape Designs

Every property is different. We create personalized landscape designs that complement your home, lifestyle, and the natural beauty of your Montana property.

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Thoughtful Planning & Design

A great landscape starts with a great plan. We carefully consider drainage, plant selection, functionality, and long-term growth to create outdoor spaces that continue to thrive.

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Built for Bozeman’s Environment

From rocky soils and sloped terrain to Bozeman's changing seasons, we design landscapes that are both beautiful and practical for the conditions they'll face.

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One Team from Initial Consultation to Finish

Skip the hassle of coordinating multiple contractors. We manage every stage of your landscape project, from the initial concept through the finished installation.

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Complete Landscaping Solutions

From master planning and planting to grading, irrigation, and final installation, we provide everything needed to bring your outdoor vision to life.

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30 Years of Creating Landscaping Masterpieces

With over 30 years of experience, Big Mountain has helped Montana property owners transform their outdoor spaces into functional works of art. Let us help you design and install your dream outdoor space!

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Bozeman Landscaping Services

Custom Landscape Design & Master Planning

Our team creates custom landscape designs that consider your property's layout, natural features, and how you want to interact with your outdoor space. From backyard retreats and entertaining areas to complete property transformations, we develop a plan that brings your vision to life.

Services include:

  • Landscape design plans

  • Property layout planning

  • Plant selection

  • Outdoor living layouts

  • Garden design

  • Landscape renovations

  • Long-term landscape planning

Landscape Installation & Planting

Proper installation is key to a thriving landscape. At Big Mountain, we carefully select and install trees, shrubs, flowers, sod, decorative rock, mulch, and other landscape elements to ensure your landscape is stunning while meeting your maintenance and management expectations. 

Services include:

  • Tree installation

  • Shrub installation

  • Flower bed installation

  • Native and climate-adapted plantings

  • Sod installation

  • Mulch installation

  • Decorative rock installation

  • Landscape refreshes

Grading, Drainage & Landscape Improvements:

Bozeman properties often come with unique challenges. To ensure your landscape design withstands Montana’s rugged environment, our team helps prepare your property for a successful landscape by improving grading, managing water flow, and creating a strong foundation for your outdoor space.

Services include:

  • Final grading

  • Yard leveling

  • Drainage solutions

  • French drain installation

  • Irrigation planning

  • Landscape preparation

  • Erosion control

How Our Hardscape Design and Installation Process Works

Consultation

We kick off every project with a discovery meeting to understand your goals, property, and vision. We evaluate your space, discuss your ideas, and identify opportunities and challenges unique to your landscape.

Design & Master Planning

We create customized landscape drawings to demonstrate how we plan to balance the beauty and natural characteristics of your property with our design. From plant selections and layouts to outdoor features and long-term goals, every detail is thoughtfully considered and outlined in the master plan.

Site Preparation

Before installation begins, we prepare your property for long-term success and use. This may include grading and other excavation and site work needed to create the right foundation.

Installation

Our team brings your landscape design to life with professional installation of plants, landscape features, irrigation, and finishing details. We focus on quality workmanship and careful attention throughout every stage.

Final Walkthrough

Once your landscape project is complete, we’ll walk through and review the finished project with you to ensure everything meets your expectations. We’ll also provide additional guidance for maintaining your new outdoor space.

Neighborhoods We Serve

  • Downtown

  • Bozeman

  • West Bozeman

  • East Bozeman

  • Bridger Canyon

  • Black Bull

  • Baxter Meadows

  • Flanders Mill

Big Mountain provides landscape design and installation throughout Bozeman and the surrounding Gallatin Valley communities, including:

  • North Bozeman

  • Valley West

  • Harvest Moon

  • West Winds

  • Alder Creek

  • Blackwood Groves

  • Gallatin Heights

  • South Bozeman

  • Springhill

  • Bear Canyon

  • Bozeman Trail

  • Bridger Creek

  • Bridger View

Frequently Asked Questions About Our Landscape Design & Installation Services

  • Master landscape planning is the process of creating a long-term vision for your entire property before installation begins. Rather than focusing on individual plants or features, a master plan considers how every element of your landscape will work together. It also uses drawings based on measurements to map out where and how the design will be implemented down to the finest and most accurate details. 

    At Big Mountain, we consider landscape master planning to be a crucial step in creating thoughtful landscape plans designed around your property's layout, your goals, and Bozeman’s unique terrain.

  • No, we do not provide landscape maintenance in Bozeman. However, we do offer landscape refresher projects that would involve implementing other elements to your design or seasonal planting.

  • When selecting plants for your Bozeman landscape, several factors should be considered to create a healthy, sustainable outdoor space:

    • Cold hardiness: Bozeman’s harsh winters and temperature fluctuations require plants that can withstand freezing conditions and seasonal changes.

    • Soil conditions: Many properties throughout the Gallatin Valley have alkaline, rocky soils that require careful plant selection and proper soil preparation, including the addition of organic materials like compost or peat to improve soil structure, texture, drainage, and nutrient availability.

    • Sunlight & exposure: Montana’s intense daily sun, elevation, wind exposure, and seasonal changes can have an impact on which plants will thrive in different areas of your property.

    • Property layout & terrain: Slopes, drainage patterns, and existing landscape features all influence where plants should be installed and how the overall design should flow.

    Big Mountain considers all of these factors when designing and installing landscapes throughout Bozeman, creating outdoor spaces that are built for the environment, not just installed on it. 

    Some Montana native plants we think look beautiful to work into natural landscape design include:

  • Landscape design focuses on planning and creating the living elements of your outdoor space, including plant selection, garden layouts, and overall property flow. Hardscaping focuses on the built elements, such as patios, retaining walls, walkways, outdoor kitchens, fire features, and stone features.

    A complete outdoor space often combines both, which is why Big Mountain offers both landscaping and hardscaping services in Bozeman!

  • The timeline for a landscape design project depends on the:

    • Size of your property

    • Complexity of the design

    • Site conditions

    • Scope of installation

    Smaller projects may be completed within a few weeks, while larger landscape transformations can take several months from initial planning through final installation.

    Interested in transforming your landscape with the help of Big Mountain but worried about time constraints? We can work with you to outline a design and installation schedule that is prompt and poses minimal inconvenience to you or your neighbors! 

    Fill out a contact form to get started or give us a call at 406-609-5017.