Beautify Dixon

Congratulations to Dave and Kathy Love of North Dixon Avenue for being one of our June Beautify Dixon recipients.
Their beautiful corner home is charming with well maintained bushes and perennials, a lush lawn and a variety of gorgeous hostas.

Thank you for adding to the beauty of your neighborhood and Dixon.

If you’d like to nominate a homeowner, please send suggestions to [email protected].

More photos in comments.

Congratulations to Paulette Venier of Nachusa Avenue for being one of our Beautify Dixon recipients. Her house and yard are cozy and neat and filled with interest in every corner. She has worked hard over the years to create her special home and yard. Pretty flower boxes, pots and plantings are abundant throughout.
Thank you for helping to beautify Dixon and your neighborhood.

If you would like to nominate a homeowner who has put forth extra effort to beautify their property, please send suggestions to [email protected].

More photos in comments.

Congratulations to Bob and Shawney Evans of Avery Avenue for being recognized as one of our Beautify Dixon recipients.
Their corner home is tidy and welcoming. A lovely lawn and row of beautiful hostas line the front sidewalk. Their deck is filled with colorful pots of flowers. (More photos is comments)
We thank them for their hard work.

If you would like to nominate a homeowner who has put forth extra effort to beautify their property, please send suggestions to [email protected].

Reminder - Our monthly cleanup will be held @ 8:30 a.m. the SECOND Wednesday of the month, July 10th, rather than the first Wed. due to the Petunia Festival. Also a change of meeting spots, please meet us in front of the high school rather than Beanblosson parking lot. See you then at the Petunia Fest and then the following Wednesday!

Thank you Books on First for adding beauty to your corner of downtown. The window boxes and pots of flowers are lovely.

Our monthly cleanup will be held @ 8:30 a.m. the SECOND Wednesday of the month, July 10th, rather than the first Wed. due to the Petunia Festival. Also a change of meeting spots, please meet us in front of the high school rather than Beanblosson parking lot. See you then!

Congratulations to Jeff and Sara Faley of 1314 Hemlock Avenue for being chosen as one of our May recipients of Beautify Dixon. Their home, yard and plantings are tidy and well maintained. Bird feeders, a cute front porch seating area and landscape lighting add much charm.

We thank Jeff and Sara for their hard work and for adding beauty to Dixon.

If you’d like to nominate someone, please send suggestions to [email protected].

Do you have a favorite pot of flowers?
Share them in the comments.

Congratulations to Delmar and Nicole Miller of 507 Hennepin Avenue for being chosen as one of the May recipients of Beautify Dixon. Their beautiful yard and front porch are planted with colorful pots, beds full of flowers and well maintained bushes.
We thank them for their hard work and for adding beauty to Dixon.

If you would like to nominate a homeowner who has put forth extra effort on their property, please send suggestions to [email protected].

Thank you to this Kreider group, the Scouts and community members who helped with our first Wednesday of the month downtown cleanup. Due to the Petunia Festival we will do the SECOND Wednesday in July. Meet in Beanblossom parking lot at 8:30.

Congratulations to Mary and Mike Grubic of 515 S. Highland Avenue for being chosen as one of the May recipients of Beautify Dixon.
Their lovely home and yard is always tidy, neat and welcoming. Hanging ferns, hostas, colorful flowers and lawn ornaments add extra beauty.
We thank you for your hard work!

If you would like to nominate a homeowner who has put forth extra effort to beautify their property, please send suggestions to [email protected].

Please join us in the Beanblossom parking lot on Wednesday, June 5th at 8:30 for our monthly Dixon 'spruce up'! Pink bags and gloves provided for all. Helping our town look great for the many outdoor events we are so fortunate to enjoy!

Can something be cute, cool, and classic all at the same time? 😎 Because the 2024 banners, with their vintage-styled postage stamp theme are a vibe. 😍✨🌸

This year's design highlights aspects of Dixon that make it the city we all know and love. 💯 And they're really going to pop next to the petunia baskets!

Discover Dixon's Downtown Banner Program gives businesses, organizations and families the opportunity to participate in the beautification of downtown Dixon. 🌠 Each banner features a company logo or name of the business or family, and hang for one year. 🌟

Show community pride, commemorate a loved one, or celebrate a life accomplishment with a banner this year! 🌾🚣‍♀️

Click "Banner Program" at the top menu at our website for more information and to order yours today! 🙌

See you Wednesday morning!

Looking to lend a helping hand to Beautify Dixon? ✨🙏 Meet at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 1 in the Beanblossom parking lot on River Street off of Galena! 😎🌞 Gloves and garbage bags provided. ♻️🚮 The group has brooms, but feel free to bring your own. All arewelcome to help! 🌿🌸 Thank you!

Spring is here!! (After freezing temps tonight.)
Our Beautify Dixon program is ready to kick off another year. 🌸

We recognize four homeowners each month, from May until September, who put forth extra effort to make their properties look beautiful.
We are always happy to take suggestions from you.
Homes must be located in the city limits.

We will soon be wandering around town looking for pretty flowers.
Please help us to Beautify Dixon.

A huge thank you to all who helped today empty the petunia baskets. Many hands make light work.

You are all very appreciated.

Throwback photo to May when the beautiful petunias baskets were ready to be hung around town.

A REMINDER— Baskets will be taken down tomorrow, October 9.
We would love your help. Please meet us at Oakwood Cemetery. We will be emptying the baskets to be stored for the winter.
Please bring work gloves and a pair of scissors.
We will meet at 9:30 in the way back by the maintenance shed.
Anyone is welcome to join us.

Another lovely fall display!

Show us your outdoor fall decor in the comments. 🎃

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Lovely and ready for fall. 🍁

Fall weather is finally arriving this week.
Show us your fall gardens and decorating in the comments.
We will share a photo daily throughout the season. 🎃🍁

City workers will take the petunia baskets down on Monday, October 9th. At 9:30 AM at the Oakwood Cemetery maintenance building, volunteers will clean out the baskets and prepare them for storage. If you can help, please bring gloves and small scissors (to cut the tape holding the hooks on the chains). Hope to see you there!

Congratulations to David and Pamela Brooks of 1217 Hemlock Avenue. They are the final Beautify Dixon recipients of the year.
Their lovely yard is tidy and inviting. It’s filled with manicured shrubs and pretty pots that add visual appeal.
We thank you for your hard work and helping to make your neighborhood and Dixon a pretty place.

There were so many nice yards, decorated porches and pots of flowers throughout town this year.
Let’s keep it up in 2024. 🌸🌸🌸

Congratulations to Kathy and Joe Presley of 831 N. Dement for being a recipient of Beautify Dixon. Their darling home has been revamped inside and out. Window boxes, lovely plantings and gorgeous pots surround their house. The backyard is even more magical. It’s filled with plantings and delightful finds.
We thank you for your hard work. It’s much appreciated.
Your neighbors have been working hard, as well.
Thank you all for helping to Beautify Dixon. 🌸

Congratulations to Greg and Mary Deatherage of 1001 S. Galena Avenue for being selected as one of our Beautify Dixon recipients.
Their lovely home always looks picture perfect. Ornamental grasses, pretty perennials and beautiful pots make their corner stand out.

Thank you for your hard work and for adding to the beauty of Dixon.

Congratulations to Larry and Sue Hageman of 1217 Great Oaks Way for being selected as one of our Beautify Dixon recipients.
Their hard work is evident. Beautiful roses, pots full of colorful flowers and a gorgeous green lawn make for a picture perfect yard.

Thank you for helping to Beautify Dixon!

Congratulations to Jim and Lori Harrison of 717 S. Hennepin Avenue for being chosen as one of our August Beautify Dixon recipients. Their yard is always pristine with a wide variety of flowers and plants on display. The front porch is always inviting with hanging ferns and potted plants.
The backyard is even more special.
We thank you for your hard work and for adding beauty to your neighborhood and Dixon.

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Congratulations to Laura Enlow of 209 E Graham, one of our August recipients of Beautify Dixon.
Her lovely home is surrounded with pretty plantings, points of interest, a well maintained lawn and mature trees.
Laura has been improving her home and adding beauty to her neighborhood.
We thank you for your hard work! 🌸