Don't Let a Small Landscaping Project Become a Big Headache

You start with a simple idea.

"Let's make the backyard look a little better."

Then you start measuring.

Suddenly you're calculating square footage, cubic yards, material weights, delivery options, and wondering exactly how much rock, soil or bark you actually need.

Welcome to the surprisingly complicated world of landscaping materials.

The good news is that you don't have to figure everything out alone.

Dixon Landscape Materials has been serving Dixon and surrounding communities since 2009. The family-owned business serves both DIY homeowners and professional contractors and offers a variety of landscaping and hardscape materials, including bark, flagstone, sand and gravel, decorative rock, topsoil and sod. The company also offers delivery using its fleet of medium and large trucks.

One of the smartest things you can do before starting a landscaping project is determine what the project actually requires.

Are you building a patio?

Refreshing garden beds?

Adding a pathway?

Improving drainage?

Replacing an area of lawn?

The answer determines the materials you'll need.

For example, decorative rock may be a great choice for certain landscape areas, while topsoil is more appropriate when you're improving planting areas. Flagstone can create patios, walkways and other hardscape features, but the type and thickness of stone matter depending on the project. Dixon carries a variety of flagstone options, including Arizona Buff, Arizona Rosa, Bluestone and several quartzites.

And then there's the eternal DIY question:

"How much do I need?"

This is where careful measurements become your best friend.

Buying too little means another trip to the material yard. Buying too much can leave you with an expensive pile of leftovers taking up space in the driveway.

Before ordering, measure your project area and ask about coverage. A material supplier can often help you think through the quantities and options before you load up the truck.

Dixon Landscape Materials also encourages customers to stop by for ideas for their next project.

That's worth remembering.

Sometimes the best landscaping project isn't the one you planned on Tuesday night while staring at Pinterest.

It's the one that makes sense for your yard, your budget, and the way you actually use your outdoor space.

Start with a plan.

Measure twice.

Then buy the materials.

Your future self—and your driveway—will thank you.

707-678-8200

Dixon Landscape Materials

150 East H Street

Dixon CA 95620

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