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Residential Landscaping in Salem

Residential Landscapes Built for Salem Conditions Since 1974

We design and build residential landscapes around how you want to use your property. Instead of treating planting, hardscape, irrigation, drainage, lighting, and outdoor living features as separate improvements, we bring them together in one cohesive plan.

Each design accounts for your home, existing vegetation, sun exposure, slope, soil, drainage, access, and project goals. Whether you want a new patio, refreshed planting, or a property-wide transformation, we plan improvements that fit the site and your priorities.

Discuss your ideas with our residential landscape team. Call (503) 782-7356 to request a free estimate.

Residential Landscape Design & Construction in Salem

We create functional outdoor spaces for relaxing, entertaining, gardening, recreation, and everyday movement around your property. Our services can address difficult grades, worn surfaces, drainage concerns, unsuitable plants, or outdoor areas that no longer meet your needs.

Your project can incorporate:

Outdoor living areas: Patios, decks, seating and dining areas, outdoor kitchens, and firepits.
Shade structures: Pergolas and gazebos planned to complement the surrounding landscape.
Hardscape: Walkways, driveways, retaining walls, sitting walls, and recreation areas.
Planting: Garden beds, native plants, adapted grasses, and other site-appropriate selections.
Water management: Irrigation systems, drainage improvements, and runoff reduction.
Finishing features: Accent lighting and coordinated improvements for front, side, and back yards.

Established Craftsmanship With Environmental Accountability

Locally owned and operated since 1974, we pair decades of landscape construction experience with modern irrigation controls, hardscape materials, and sustainable practices. We’re fully insured and are Salmon-Safe Certified.

Environmental awareness guides our planting, material, and water-use decisions. We incorporate native plants and grasses where they suit the site, and we keep you involved through open communication from initial planning through construction. Our residential work is also backed by a warranty.

How Our Residential Design-Build Process Works

Our design-build approach keeps residential design and construction under one company. A DeSantis Landscapes designer remains involved as project manager during construction, giving you one point of contact from planning through completion.

The process includes these core stages:

Property review: We evaluate the home, outdoor areas, slope, sun exposure, soil, existing vegetation, drainage, and site access.
Goal setting: We discuss how you want to use the space and identify the areas, features, or conditions that need attention.
Concept development: We coordinate the layout, planting, hardscape, irrigation, drainage, and outdoor living elements while reviewing pricing.
Final design review: We confirm the project details and provide a detailed construction proposal.
Construction and installation: Your designer continues as project manager while we build the approved plan.
Completion review: We walk through the finished work and applicable project details with you.

Reviewing scope and pricing during design connects each decision to the construction proposal. You’ll have defined opportunities to consider materials, planting preferences, water systems, and the balance between built and planted areas before construction begins.

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We've managed Oregon's most demanding commercial properties through every economic cycle, every season, every curveball. That experience is irreplaceable.
One Accountable Contact

Your dedicated account manager knows your property, your standards, and your preferences — and they pick up the phone when you call.

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Site logs, service reports, and photos are available anytime through your client portal — making your next ownership report easy.
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Landscaping for Salem & Willamette Valley Conditions

Salem landscapes must withstand wet winters and dry summer heat. We plan each project around Willamette Valley soil, seasonal rainfall, drainage patterns, slopes, habitats, and changing irrigation needs.

Plant and material choices also depend on conditions across your property. A sun-exposed slope, shaded garden bed, low-lying lawn, and heavily used patio each require a different design response.

Site-responsive options may include:

Native and adapted planting matched to the available light, soil, moisture, and intended use of each area.
Water-conscious irrigation organized around planting zones and seasonal conditions.
Rain gardens and bioswales incorporated where appropriate for the property and project.
Permeable paving considered for suitable walkways, patios, and other hardscape areas.
Soil restoration used where existing conditions warrant improvement.

New development and certain property changes may be subject to Salem landscaping, tree review, or permitting requirements. Because the applicable requirements depend on the location and scope of the work, they should be identified early in the planning process.

Define What You Want From Your Outdoor Space

Start by identifying what the finished space should accomplish. Your priorities might include a more welcoming entry, a place to entertain, greater privacy, improved accessibility, room for gardening, better drainage, or a yard that serves several purposes.

Before requesting an estimate, consider:

How you’ll use the space: Identify areas for dining, seating, recreation, gardening, or quiet time.
What needs to change: Note drainage concerns, difficult slopes, worn hardscape, irrigation issues, and underused areas.
Your preferred balance: Consider how much space you want to devote to planting, lawn, garden beds, and hardscape.
Comfort and privacy: Think about shade, screening, lighting, seating, and movement between indoor and outdoor areas.
Project scale: Decide whether you want one focused improvement or coordinated work across the property.
Future upkeep: Consider how much ongoing care you can manage when selecting plants, materials, and features.

You don’t need to settle every design choice before the first conversation. A clear list of goals, concerns, and preferred uses gives us a practical foundation for assessing the site and developing a concept.

Plan a Landscape That Works for Your Salem Home

We can turn your priorities into an integrated plan for planting, hardscape, outdoor living, irrigation, and drainage. Request a free estimate to discuss your property, the areas you want to improve, and the scope you have in mind.

Call (503) 782-7356 to start planning your Salem residential landscape project.

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"The experience was positive from Day 1."
This is a company that really cares about the customer and takes pride in what they do! We are so pleased with Luke and his crews, and give them our highest recommendation possible.

Don B.
"We would enthusiastically recommend DeSantis."
We cannot say enough positive about the quality of their work or the commitment of their employees. The maintenance services they provide have been excellent, and all work is coordinated by a very talented and skilled account manager.

Jeanne C.
"I couldn't be happier with DeSantis Landscapes!"
From the initial bid process through the final day of construction, the team was spot on professional. Always on time, always cleaned up at the end of the day and consistently showed pride and respect for the project!

T.B.
"Outstanding."
Their designer Ryan Kauffman was great to work with. He spent all the time we needed working to create a fabulous space using his own design expertise but also including our ideas. We would not hesitate to hire DeSantis for any future projects.

Pat C.
"Great communication."
Fabulous job on our fountain and our back patio.

Wendy K.
"Our organization could not be happier with the company."
For the last few years DeSantis Landscape has maintained the six-acre private park of the Abiqua Heights Homeowners Association. Their work has been exemplary. Our organization could not be happier with the company.

Todd F.
"Top rated workmanship."
We absolutely love this company and crew! Top rated workmanship, respectful and tidy. A every reasonable price, and fantastic outcome for landscaping overhaul of our yard. Everything on time, crew always on time.

Lynn B.
"Always seem go the “extra mile.”"
DeSantis landscapes Crew @ Villa Candalaria in Salem, today always seem go the "extra mile" leaf blowing our entrance way! Sure appreciate your thoughtfulness.

Michael W.

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