Full property design and installation in the Gallatin Valley.
Grading, irrigation, planting, hardscape, screening, and fire features, for new builds and for properties that never got finished
We design to the number, not to the wish list.
Every project starts with what you are able to spend. We take that figure and build the best version of your property inside it, then show you what falls outside and what it would take to add later.
It means the design you see is one you can actually build, which is not the normal experience.
What you can expect from us.
- 01 - We ask your budget first and design inside it.
- 02 - You will see real numbers before you see a rendering.
- 03 - If your budget does not cover what you want, we will tell you which parts to do first.
- 04 - Phasing is normal here and we will say so before you ask.
- 05 - We will tell you what we do not do, and who to call for it.
Four steps, and then it is finished.
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From seventeen revisions to just five.
Before we built the plant selection tool, a typical residential design went through fourteen to seventeen rounds of revision. Now it runs four to six.
The difference is that you are choosing from plants that already work here, instead of choosing and then being told why it will not.
See what will actually grow on your property.
Our plant shop is filtered to species that succeed in the Gallatin Valley under current water restrictions. Sort by sun, water, height, and season. No account needed.
Most properties are built in phases.
The order matters more than the timing. Grading, irrigation, and anything that ends up buried goes first, because opening the ground twice is the expensive mistake.
Planting, hardscape, and features can follow next season or the one after, on a plan that was drawn to expect it.
Your Most Important Questions Answered Here
How much does landscaping cost for a one acre property in Bozeman?
A finished acre including fencing and full irrigation generally runs $80,000 to $100,000 in the Gallatin Valley. Builder allowances typically carry $10,000 to $20,000, which usually covers a front yard. Costs vary with slope, access, existing soil, and how much hardscape is involved.
Can a landscape project be done in phases?
Yes, and it is common. The order matters more than the timing. Grading, irrigation, and anything that ends up buried should go first, because opening the same ground twice is the expensive mistake.
How long does a residential landscape design take?
A typical design runs four to six rounds of revision. Installation timing depends on the season and the scope. The install window in this valley runs roughly April through mid October.
Do you maintain the landscape after it goes in?
Yes. We mow, and we handle the seasonal work that keeps a new landscape alive through its first few years, which is when most of them fail. A lawn that was hydroseeded in September needs different attention than one that has been in for five years, and we already know which one yours is because we put it there.
Hydroseed or sod for a Bozeman lawn?
In Bozeman, hydroseed increasingly wins, because the drought tolerant and native grasses now being specified generally cannot be sodded. This is a local answer rather than a universal one. In markets with less water pressure, sod remains normal.
When should I start planning a landscape project?
Sixty to ninety days ahead of the install date you want, and ideally over the winter. Designs booked in January and February get the best position in the spring calendar.
Where does GVSS work?
Bozeman, Belgrade, Big Sky, Livingston, Manhattan, and Three Forks, across the greater Gallatin Valley.
My builder finished the house and left the lot rough. What happens next?
That's the normal starting point and it's most of what we do. We come out, look at how water moves across the lot, and tell you what has to happen underground before anything visible gets installed. Fixing grade after the sod is down costs more than doing it in the right order.