Heat Stress & Your Landscape

Summer 2021 is one for the record books.  Abnormally high temps have taken their toll on ecosystem functions, our environment and our landscapes. As horticulturists and environmental professionals, we know that nature has an incredible ability to recover. Most plants damaged by heat will return with vigor when temperatures cool. Some will not. Why is […]

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Let it Bee: Burgerville’s Meadow Lawn is Ground Zero for Pollinators

June is Pollinator Month, which is good news for the birds, bees and beneficial insects that are drawn to Burgerville’s many meadows. Brandon Wilson, account manager for DeSantis Landscapes, who oversees the Burgerville landscape maintenance portfolio, says the eco-lawn is a perfect fit.  The restaurant’s sustainable approach to locally-sourced products, healthy food and regional vitality […]

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Our region is facing record-breaking heat and drought.

The Pacific Northwest’s spectacular beauty and the natural resources we too often take for granted are at peak stress as we face one of the most severe heat weaves and dangerous drought conditions in history. The record heat is baking landscapes, compromising the health and safety of families, pets, communities, wildlife habitats, and ecosystems. When […]

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DeSantis Grows its Green Infrastructure Portfolio with Mill Creek Redevelopment Project

Managing Oregon’s flood plains, wetlands and wildlife corridors is to invest in the State’s history. From sawmills and gristmills to industrial centers, the watershed of the Willamette River and its tributaries has been a driver of economic growth for centuries. One local project advancing sustainable development is the Mill Creek Corporate Center, the cornerstone of […]

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