A number of reasons brought Joey Harrison back to the Pacific Northwest and the DeSantis Landscapes job he loved. Mostly, he missed the people and the place that occupied an immensely important period in his life. As DeSantis Landscapes’ new Vice President, Marketing & Sales, Joey is back with the team, doing what he does […]
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Josh Clarke Joins DeSantis Landscapes as Account Manager
Josh Clarke joins DeSantis Landscapes with a career in horticulture as long as a row of peppermint his family grew on their 1,500-acre mint farm and garden business in Montana. Like a lot of ag kids, Josh developed a strong respect for the whims of Mother Nature, and says growing up on a farm taught […]
Read MoreWe Not Me, The Power of Team-First
In 2024, DeSantis Landscapes will reach its half-century mark, five decades of navigating change, pursuing growth, and, most importantly, building healthy workplace culture and a successful business that starts with people. As Richard Branson says, “Clients do not come first. Employees come first. If you take care of your employees, they will take care of […]
Read MoreSpring Startup is the Kick-start Your Landscape Needs
Once upon a time, residential irrigation systems seemed like no-brainers. Today, they’re the smartest tool in your landscape. For many homeowners, traditional sprinklers, nozzles and hoses are no longer cutting it, leaving many people wondering what happened to their lawn, and the plants and trees that suffered from either too much of a good thing, […]
Read MoreWhen it Comes to Creating Value, Experience Has No Equal
DeSantis Landscapes is pleased to introduce Enhancement Managers, Carlos Serrano and Andrew Brenneman. “Carlos and Andy embody the traits all great managers should have,” said company president, Dean DeSantis. “Their expertise is second-to-none, and they demonstrate a remarkable gift for understanding project needs and complexities. No two are more experienced or better wizards at scheduling […]
Read MoreLet 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 […]
Read MoreOur 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 […]
Read MoreForty-Six? In Dog Years, We’d Be a Puppy.
Portland Trail Blazers arena receives highest green building certification
“The partnership between Moda Center and DeSantis Landscapes – a landscaping company local to Portland – in which the former donates food waste for the latter to turn into soil, was highlighted. It prevents one million pounds of food waste going to landfill.”
Read MoreDeSantis Landscapes RECEIVES A NATIONAL AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Salem, Oregon, 10/24/2018 – DeSantis Landscapes is proud to announce it has been awarded the Gold Award of Excellence for the Exterior Categories in Residential Landscape Contracting for projects $500,000 to $1,000,000 by the National Association of Landscape Professionals. “DeSantis Landscapes was incredibly excited to partner with Jessica Helgerson Interior Design on this massive complete […]
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