Make a new foundational landscape bed against the house!
Monday, June 29, 2026
Friday, June 26, 2026
DIY Concrete: Small Projects Made Easier
Planning a small concrete project?
For homeowners tackling jobs like patios, walkways, fence posts, or small slabs, mixing dozens of bags of concrete by hand can quickly become exhausting.
Portable concrete mixers offer a practical alternative by keeping concrete mixed during transport and ready for placement when you arrive at the project site.
For many DIY projects, this approach can save time, reduce labor, and simplify the entire process.
The right materials and equipment can make the difference between a stressful weekend project and a successful one.
707-678-8200
Dixon Landscape Materials
150 East H Street
Dixon CA 95620
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Your Perennial Garden Needs This Every June
July is coming. And right now — in the window between late spring and peak summer heat — there is a specific set of things your perennial garden either gets done or goes without for the entire season.
Miss this window and you spend July and August managing problems you could have prevented in June. Hit every item on this list and your perennial garden carries itself through the hottest months of the American summer looking better than your neighbors' freshly planted annual beds.
Most gardening content tells you to deadhead your flowers and call it a season. That is ten percent of what your perennial garden needs right now. Today I am giving you the other ninety percent.
Sunday, June 21, 2026
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Choosing the Right Soil for Your Project
Not all soil is created equal.
Different landscaping projects often require different soil blends. Potting soil is commonly used for container gardening, while topsoil blends can help support lawns, raised beds, and planting areas.
Compost is often added to improve soil structure and provide organic matter, while fill dirt is frequently used for grading and leveling projects.
Before starting a landscaping project, it's worth taking a few minutes to choose the right material for the job.
A healthy landscape often begins below the surface.
707-678-8200
Dixon Landscape Materials
150 East H Street
Dixon CA 95620
Monday, June 15, 2026
Mulch: The Unsung Hero of Landscaping
Mulch does more than make your yard look polished.
A quality layer of mulch helps retain soil moisture, reduce weed growth, and insulate plant roots from temperature changes. It can also help garden beds look cleaner and more finished throughout the year.
Many homeowners think of mulch as a decorative touch, but it also plays an important role in maintaining healthy landscapes.
Whether you're refreshing flower beds or starting a new project, adding mulch is one of the easiest ways to improve both the appearance and function of your outdoor space.
Sometimes the simplest landscaping upgrades provide the biggest benefits.
Mulch does more than make your yard look polished.
A quality layer of mulch helps retain soil moisture, reduce weed growth, and insulate plant roots from temperature changes. It can also help garden beds look cleaner and more finished throughout the year.
Many homeowners think of mulch as a decorative touch, but it also plays an important role in maintaining healthy landscapes.
Whether you're refreshing flower beds or starting a new project, adding mulch is one of the easiest ways to improve both the appearance and function of your outdoor space.
Sometimes the simplest landscaping upgrades provide the biggest benefits.
707-678-8200
Dixon Landscape Materials
150 East H Street
Dixon CA 95620
Thursday, June 11, 2026
9 Foundation Plants That Make Your House Look EXPENSIVE With Almost No Work
Want a front yard that looks polished, elegant, and professionally landscaped without spending every weekend doing yard work? In this video, I’ll show you the best low-maintenance foundation plants that instantly boost curb appeal and make your house look expensive. These landscaping plants are the same kinds of shrubs, evergreens, perennials, and ornamental trees used by professional landscapers for beautiful front yard design with minimal maintenance.
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