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.

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Dixon Landscape Materials
150 East H Street
Dixon CA 95620

 

Sunday, June 21, 2026

Happy Father's Day


Happy Father's Day

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Dixon Landscape Materials
150 East H Street
Dixon CA 95620

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.

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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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Dixon Landscape Materials
150 East H Street
Dixon CA 95620


 

Monday, June 8, 2026

Mulch: More Than Just a Finishing Touch


A fresh layer of mulch can instantly improve the look of your landscape, but its benefits go beyond appearance. Mulch helps retain soil moisture, reduces weed growth, and provides insulation for plant roots during temperature changes.

Whether you're refreshing a garden bed or starting a new landscaping project, choosing the right materials can help your outdoor spaces stay healthy and attractive throughout the year.

Sometimes the simplest upgrades make the biggest impact.

707-678-8200

Dixon Landscape Materials
150 East H Street
Dixon CA 95620

Friday, June 5, 2026

Mulch Does More Than Look Good


Mulch isn't just for curb appeal—it helps retain moisture, reduce weeds, and protect plant roots from temperature changes.

A fresh layer of mulch can instantly refresh your landscape while helping your garden stay healthier throughout the season.

Sometimes the smallest landscaping upgrade makes the biggest difference!

707-678-8200

Dixon Landscape Materials
150 East H Street
Dixon CA 95620