Homeowners
SERVING HOMEOWNERS WITH THEIR LANDSCAPING AND GARDENING NEEDS
SINCE 1962
Whether you want to plant vegetables in raised beds, refresh your landscape, add pathways or create defensible space with firewise materials, what you put in the ground matters. Soiland Materials sources and produces locally and is rooted in Sonoma County soil, rock, and organic matter that we know intimately, because we have been doing this for generations with sources from the land right around us.
Our Yard & Garden location in Santa Rosa brings it all together in one place: soils, composts, mulches, rock, and a knowledgeable team with the expertise to help you choose the right material for whatever you're growing, planting, or building. Three more North Bay locations mean there's always a Soiland yard nearby.
Know Your Soil
Sonoma County's diverse landscape means the soil beneath your yard is unique to where you live. Depending on your location, you may be working with sandy loam, silty loam, or clay and each has its own character. Sandy soils drain quickly and need help holding moisture and nutrients. Clay soils retain water longer and can become dense, making it harder for roots to breathe and spread. Silty loam generally offers good fertility and drainage, and responds well to the right amendments. Knowing your soil type is the foundation of every good decision you'll make about what to plant and what materials to use. At Soiland Materials, it's always where our recommendations begin.
Firewise Alternatives
Sonoma County homeowners know better than most that wildfire is a seasonal reality. Many home insurance companies now require defensible space within a certain perimeter — and Soiland Materials carries a full range of materials to help you achieve it. Our rock, sand, gravel, and aggregates are naturally fire-resistant, making them dependable choices for pathways and the areas immediately surrounding your home.
For organic ground cover, two of our products have received official endorsement from the Resilient Landscapes Coalition — UC Master Gardeners, Sonoma Ecology Center, Habitat Corridor Project, and Fire Safe Sonoma — as firewise materials: Organic Arbor Mulch and Clean Green Organic Compost. Once you've consulted with a fire safety professional, our team is happy to recommend the right materials for your landscaping plan.
Sonoma County homeowners know better than most that wildfire is a seasonal reality. Many home insurance companies now require defensible space within a certain perimeter — and Soiland Materials carries a full range of materials to help you achieve it. Our rock, sand, gravel, and aggregates are naturally fire-resistant, making them dependable choices for pathways and the areas immediately surrounding your home.
For organic ground cover, two of our products have received official endorsement from the Resilient Landscapes Coalition — UC Master Gardeners, Sonoma Ecology Center, Habitat Corridor Project, and Fire Safe Sonoma — as firewise materials: Organic Arbor Mulch and Clean Green Organic Compost. Once you've consulted with a fire safety professional, our team is happy to recommend the right materials for your landscaping plan.
SOILS
For Gardens & Planter Boxes
Some plants thrive in sandy, well-drained soil, while others prefer rich,
moisture-retaining blends. Choosing the right soil for the plants you're
growing ensures roots can breathe, absorb nutrients, and anchor deeply.
COMPOST AND AMENDMENTS
For Veggies, Fruit, and Flowers
Compost and amendments enrich your soil and boost your garden’s health by enhancing moisture retention and adding essential nutrients. The result? Bigger blooms, tastier harvests, and stronger, healthier plants.
ROCK AND SAND
Driveways, Paths & drainage
Rock and sand add structure, texture and definition to your landscape. Ideal for driveways, paths and patios, they improve drainage, reduce maintenance, and create clean, lasting surfaces.
Recycling Rubble or Green Debris?
- Rubble, concrete, ceramic, tile, brick, old landscaping rocks
- Branches, tree limbs, brush, yard trimmings