Wikipedia sedum and you will come up with the following, “Sedum is a large genus of flowering plants in the family Crassulaceae, members of which are commonly known as stonecrops. It contains around 400 species of leaf succulents that are found throughout the Northern Hemisphere, varying from annual and creeping herbs to shrubs. The plants […]
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Wildlife Gardening
For everyone that has a garden, there is typically a reason or and intention behind its creation; and for every person, there is a unique idea for their garden choices and plant selections. Some may build a garden for aesthetic and beauty. Some may create a garden as a great hobby and others may even […]
Read MoreOutdoor Living Spaces
“Come alive outside” is a term used today to describe the many ways that landscape amenities can enrich the leisure experience. Your own backyard or frontyard, for that matter, can provide an “oasis” of sorts with the multitude of creative spaces available from our design staff. Outdoor kitchens, spas, water features, cabanas and firepits are […]
Read MoreCirculation and Flow in Landscape Design
Circulation is a basic fundamental of any landscaped space and can be very frustrating to the people using the space if it is not done correctly. In most cases, there should be a closed loop of continuous flow from and to all entrances and exits to a space – there shouldn’t be a lot of […]
Read MoreGarden Inspiration!
The Association of Northwest Landscape Designers (ANLD) is having their 9th Annual Garden Tour and DeSantis Landscapes is proudly sponsoring the tour. Today, the sponsors and media representatives took a pre-tour of the gardens and all I can say is… WOW! So many great designs, so many wonderful plants, and so much great inspiration. […]
Read MoreWhat’s New in Water Features
Splish-splash water everywhere! Keeping water contained has long been a challenge of the traditional landscape water feature. Even the best construction can, over time, fall victim to mother- nature or man and develop leakage. One alternative to the meandering or stacked man-made water feature is a self-contained version. Nearly every element or component of […]
Read MoreParkletts and Pocket Parks
The idea of a pocket park or small area with park like presence is not a new idea. Small parks range in size the smallest recognized by Guinness World Record Book Mills Inn Park. This tiny park located on SW Natio Parkway Portland, OR consists of a single planter with one tree planted inside. The […]
Read MoreRhythm and Spacing in Landscape Design
Rhythm in planting beds is created by the space that plants have between them. This is a very important aspect of planting design and will greatly affect the final outcome of your landscaping. Plants placed twice their overall diameter apart (2 feet apart for a 1 foot plant, 6 feet apart for a 3 foot […]
Read MorePergola Covers Create Your Very Own Secret Garden
This guest post is brought to you by Rick’s Custom Fencing & Decking. Rick’s Fencing provides design and installation of pergola covers, decks & fencing in and around Salem, Oregon. Pergola covers are known more for their Old-World charm than their ability to block out rain. Still, when you invest the time to grow climbing […]
Read MoreCreating Natural Corridors in Urban Spaces
I often talk to clients about dreaming and imagining their perfect landscape. The place they want to relax or unwind with a glass of wine in a comfy chair. As I reflect I feel this is a question I rarely ask myself, what is my ideal or dream landscape? Living in Portland in an urban […]
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