What DeSantis Landscapes does

DeSantis Landscapes, Inc. is a family-owned, vertically integrated commercial landscape design, build, and maintenance company founded in 1974 by Tony DeSantis in Salem, Oregon, now operating across four Oregon branches (Salem headquarters, Sherwood, North Portland, and a 15-acre nursery in Cornelius opened March 2023). The company delivers recurring landscape maintenance contracts, landscape construction and bioswale installation, irrigation and water management, plant health care (including the proprietary DeSanTEA compost tea), hardscaping, and residential design-build services to commercial property owners/managers, HOAs/multifamily communities, and individual homeowners across more than 40 Oregon markets along the Willamette Valley and Portland metro.

The underlying technology stack centers on operational efficiency rather than proprietary software: Weathermatic smart irrigation controllers with weather-responsive and pressure-regulated sprinkler heads (up to 30% water savings), GPS-guided fleet management, a transition to electric vehicles and autonomous mowing equipment, and the Aspire Site Audit tool for property assessments, all supporting a vertically integrated nursery that provides direct plant sourcing for bioswale and ground cover installations. The business model is a mix of predictable recurring maintenance contracts and project-based construction work, with quote-based pricing developed through dedicated account managers conducting site assessments; commercial maintenance and institutional projects (e.g., Moda Center, PGE, Salvation Army Kroc Center) anchor the revenue base alongside a long tail of residential and HOA accounts.

Customer acquisition relies on enterprise field sales through dedicated account managers, direct outreach via the website and phone channel, referrals, and community engagement, with a content marketing program (active blog dating to 2008, video center, customer portal) supporting top-of-funnel awareness. The company is in active expansion mode, having acquired Portland Sprinklers and Lighting in March 2025 to extend irrigation and lighting services in the Portland metro area while maintaining family ownership (Dean DeSantis as President, Ken DeSantis as CFO, Bryan Gyllen as VP Operations and ownership partner).

Name

DeSantis Landscapes

Legal name

DeSantis Landscapes, Inc.

Website

https://desantislandscapes.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DeSantis Landscapes is a family-owned, vertically integrated commercial landscape design, build, and maintenance company founded in 1974, serving commercial property owners, HOAs, and homeowners across 40+ Oregon markets with four branches and a 15-acre nursery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial and Residential Landscape Services

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730), Landscaping Services (56173), Landscape Architectural Services (541320)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance (IMAIAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Landscape Installation (Plants, Sod & Soil) (HSAIABAB), Residential Landscape Design (HSAIABAA), Native & Pollinator Garden Design/Install (HSAIABAG), Native, Pollinator & Drought-Tolerant Garden Installations (HSAIAFAL), Landscape Architecture & Site Design (BPAHAKAC)

Keywords

• Commercial landscape maintenance
• Landscape construction services
• Irrigation water management
• Bioswale stormwater solutions
• Residential landscape design

Headquarters

HQ city

Salem

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Commercial Landscape Maintenance Contracts: Ongoing landscape maintenance services for commercial properties including regular mowing, trimming, irrigation management, and plant health care. These recurring contracts provide predictable revenue with dedicated account managers for each client.
2. Landscape Construction & Installation: Design, build, and installation services for commercial properties, residential projects, and HOA communities. Includes hardscaping, landscape design, irrigation systems installation, and bioswale construction. Typically project-based one-time revenue.
3. Residential Services: Design and build services, property maintenance, and hardscaping for individual homeowners. Ranges from design consultations to full garden installations.
4. Plant Health Care & Specialty Treatments: Integrated pest management, deep root watering, fertilizer applications, and specialized horticultural treatments for trees, shrubs, and lawns.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

DeSantis Landscapes provides commercial and residential landscape design, construction, and ongoing maintenance services across Oregon's Willamette Valley and Portland Metro. Offerings include commercial maintenance contracts, landscape construction and bioswale installation, residential design/build and hardscaping, irrigation and water management, plant health care, HOA and multifamily services, and a vertically integrated 15-acre nursery supplying plants for projects. The company is supported by smart irrigation technology, proprietary DeSanTEA compost tea, and a transition to electric fleet equipment.

Product overview

DeSantis Landscapes is a full-service landscape design, build, and maintenance company serving the Portland Metro and Willamette Valley areas since 1974. The company operates on a unified service model offering commercial maintenance, commercial construction, bioswales, residential design/build, hardscaping, property maintenance, HOA & multifamily services, plant health care, irrigation/water management, and operates a 15-acre nursery in Cornelius. In March 2025, the company acquired Portland Sprinklers and Lighting, expanding its irrigation and lighting service capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Landscape Maintenance Recurring landscape maintenance for commercial properties including lawn care, pruning, trimming, irrigation management, and plant health care delivered by dedicated account managers.
• Commercial Landscape Construction Design, build, and installation of landscape construction projects for commercial properties, including hardscaping, irrigation system installation, and large-scale site work.
• Bioswale Design and Installation Design and installation of bioswale systems for stormwater management and water quality improvement, including Oregon state-mandated water quality facilities for commercial, institutional, and development clients.
• Residential Design and Build Custom landscape design and installation services for residential homeowners, from initial concept through completion, including gardens, plantings, and outdoor living spaces.
• Hardscaping Installation of non-plant landscape elements including patios, walkways, retaining walls, and other hardscape features for residential and commercial clients.
• Residential Property Maintenance Ongoing landscape maintenance for residential properties including lawn care, plantings, and general upkeep delivered on a recurring basis.
• HOA and Multifamily Landscape Services Specialized landscape maintenance, design standards enforcement, common-area management, and bioswale maintenance for homeowners associations and multifamily residential properties.
• Plant Health Care Integrated pest management and plant health services using biological controls, monitoring, and natural or organic products including DeSanTEA compost tea applications for trees, shrubs, and lawns.
• Irrigation and Water Management Irrigation system installation, maintenance, and smart water management services including Weathermatic weather-based controllers and pressure-regulated sprinkler heads capable of up to 30% water savings.
• Victory Garden Program Vegetable garden design, installation, and consultation services including raised beds, in-ground planting, trellises, and edible landscaping for residential clients.
• Cornelius Nursery Operations Vertically integrated 15-acre nursery operation in Cornelius, Oregon featuring greenhouse-grown plants specializing in ground cover and bioswale plants, with greenhouses and a potting station supplying internal projects and external customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% water savings with pressure-regulated sprinkler heads
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Portland Sprinklers and LightingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 March 2025DeSantis Landscapes acquired Portland Sprinklers and Lighting in March 2025. Founder John Prockish selected DeSantis for their strong company culture, customer focus, and commitment to service. The acquisition strengthens DeSantis's presence in the Portland area and allows expansion of irrigation and lighting services while integrating skilled team members.
• Portland Trail Blazers / Moda CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term partnership where DeSantis Landscapes provides landscape maintenance and food waste composting for the Moda Center. Partnership prevents one million pounds of food waste from going to landfill annually. The Moda Center achieved LEED Platinum certification with DeSantis's sustainability contribution highlighted.
• Gordon House ConservancyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeSantis Landscapes reimagined and revitalized the Gordon House gardens and walking paths at the Oregon Garden in Silverton, installing new irrigation systems as part of the Conservancy's capital improvement campaign. The Gordon House is the only Frank Lloyd Wright-designed structure in Oregon.
• BurgervilleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity beautification partnership in the St. Johns neighborhood. Community service collaboration between the two Oregon companies.
• Irrigation AssociationminorOthersIndustry association membership providing credibility, best practices, and networking in the irrigation industry.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• SavATree: National provider of tree, shrub, and lawn care services with growing commercial landscape presence. Comparable to DeSantis's plant health care and integrated pest management offering, with overlap in HOA and commercial property management clients.

Broad incumbents

• BrightView Landscapes: Largest commercial landscaping services company in the United States, providing maintenance, tree care, and development services to enterprise clients nationwide. Comparable to DeSantis in core commercial landscape maintenance, but with substantially greater scale, capital, and geographic diversification.
• Davey Tree Expert Company: Established national leader in tree care, environmental consulting, and commercial landscape services. Comparable to DeSantis's plant health care, bioswale, and commercial maintenance offerings, with a much broader geographic and service footprint.
• Bartlett Tree Experts: Scientific tree and shrub care company operating across the U.S. with residential and commercial services. Comparable to DeSantis's plant health care, arboriculture work, and recurring care contracts for institutional and HOA clients.

Regional players

• Senske Lawn & Tree Care: Pacific Northwest and Mountain West lawn, tree, and landscape services company headquartered in the Pacific Northwest. Comparable to DeSantis in regional service area, residential and commercial offerings, and integrated pest management expertise.

Direct peers

• Ruppert Landscape: Privately held commercial landscape services company offering maintenance, construction, and tree care across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. Comparable to DeSantis as a family-influenced, regionally anchored commercial landscape firm with dedicated account management and a vertically integrated nursery/tree farm.
• Level Green Landscaping: Privately held commercial landscape maintenance and enhancement provider serving the Mid-Atlantic. Comparable to DeSantis in dedicated account manager model, enterprise client focus, and recurring maintenance contract revenue mix.
• Yellowstone Landscape: Privately held regional commercial landscape maintenance provider with strong Southeast and South-Central U.S. presence. Comparable to DeSantis in commercial maintenance and construction services for property managers, HOAs, and enterprise clients, with a similarly vertically integrated service model.
• LandCare: Commercial landscape services company with multi-state presence serving property managers, REITs, and HOAs. Comparable to DeSantis in recurring maintenance contracts, install/enhancement projects, and enterprise account management approach.
• Mariani Enterprises: Privately held high-end landscape design, build, and maintenance firm serving the upper Midwest. Comparable to DeSantis in residential design/build, commercial maintenance, and emphasis on institutional knowledge and longevity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/DeSantisLscapes

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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