A master landscape plan is a comprehensive design for your entire outdoor space rather than a single project. It maps out how features such as patios, retaining walls, plantings, walkways, grading, drainage, outdoor living areas, and future improvements will work together. This approach helps create a cohesive landscape while allowing projects to be completed in phases as your budget and needs evolve.

At Big Mountain, our landscape design service includes master landscape planning. Whether your hardscape or landscape installation is a full makeover of your property or a phased improvement over time, we create a plan that considers both your immediate goals and your long-term vision. Our team helps ensure every element of your outdoor space is thoughtfully designed, properly planned, and built to complement the surrounding landscape.

Yes. We offer free estimates for landscaping and hardscaping projects and will discuss your goals, evaluate your property, and provide a detailed quote.

The ideal timing for landscaping and hardscaping depends on the project scope and local weather conditions. We complete many outdoor construction projects during the spring, summer, and fall months when the ground conditions are more favorable. Still, you can start planning for your hardscaping and landscaping project year-round!

Hardscaping is especially valuable in Montana because it creates durable, functional outdoor spaces that can withstand changing weather conditions. Popular projects include patios, paver walkways, outdoor kitchens, fire features, retaining walls, outdoor entertainment areas, and natural stone installations.

For Southwest Montana properties, hardscaping can also help address practical challenges such as uneven terrain, erosion, and difficult-to-use areas. Big Mountain combines quality materials with proper construction techniques to create outdoor spaces that complement Montana homes, cabins, and rural properties.

A big challenge many of Southwest Montana's property owners face is effectively planning a landscape design or hardscape installation on their current property's terrain. For example, if your “backyard” faces a slope or a large elevation change, you may feel like you have little room to create a space. That’s where Big Mountain comes in! Our crew and equipment’s capabilities allow us to excavate the land, turning even the sloppiest backyards into a space you can enjoy safely.

We are committed to carefully evaluating each property individually to develop solutions that work with the natural terrain. Whether the goal is to improve usability, manage water flow, or create a more attractive outdoor space, our approach is built around Montana’s landscape.

Hardscaping can add both functionality and long-term value to a property. Features such as patios, retaining walls, walkways, outdoor kitchens, and outdoor gathering areas create usable spaces that extend your living area beyond the home.

According to 2026 homebuyer data, a structured landscape could add up to a 20% increase in property value!

For Montana homeowners, durable hardscape features can also help address practical concerns such as erosion, uneven terrain, and difficult-to-maintain areas, while enhancing the property's overall appearance.