If you’re interested in organic gardening and pest control, look no further than Owenhouse Ace Hardware! Although our stores stock many conventional gardening fertilizers and chemicals, we also carry a large selection of all-natural and organic products. Continue reading to learn more about a few brands carried at our stores or stop by our stores to see our full lineup of organic yard care products.
NPK – What does it mean?
Fertilizers and plant foods will often state the ratio of their NPK content, which may look like this: 10-3-2 or 6-8-0. Here’s what those letters mean:
N = Nitrogen is responsible for making plants greener and is necessary for leaf growth. Look for high nitrogen content if you want to grow leafy plants or green up your lawn.
P = Phosphorus is necessary for root development and it increases the number of blooms a plant will produce. If you’re concerned about strengthening up your plants or producing more blooms (and therefore more fruit) look for products with a high phosphorus content.
K = Potassium (also known as potash) works to keep plants healthy. It helps ward of disease and keeps plants strong so they can survive extreme growing conditions. If your plants are looking a little lackluster, products with a high potassium content should perk them right up.
Whitney Farms
Born in the Pacific Northwest from a pioneering passion for organic gardening, Whitney Farms supports the hands-in-dirt dreams of independent gardeners, no matter how big or small their projects. Mix and match their products to create a robust ecosystem for your garden and get the most rewarding return. It’s their mission to continuously seek the highest quality ingredients to enrich our products so you can confidently grow plants. Below are a few of the Whitney Farms products you can find at Owenhouse.
Organic Potting Soil
A rich, premium blend of organic materials and natural fertilizer that allows you to grow beautiful and bountiful container gardens
Great for your favorite indoor and outdoor container plants including vegetables, fruits, flower, and herbs
Feeds plants for up to 2 months
Exclusive mix of organic and natural ingredients: processed forest products, sphagnum peat moss, poultry litter, alfalfa meal, and kelp meal
NPK content: 0.15-0.10-0.15
Available in 8 qt and 1.5 cubic ft bags
Organic Bone Meal
An organic source of phosphorus and calcium and is great for amending soils to help promote vigorous flower and root growth
Grow beautiful roses and bulbs
Helps correct phosphorus deficiencies in garden soil
Regular feeding promotes big, strong plants with colorful blooms and bountiful harvests
Suitable for bulbs, roses, flowers, vegetables, shrubs and trees
Derived from bone meal
NPK content: 6-8-0
Available in 3 lb bags
Organic & Natural Tomato & Vegetable Food
A source of key nutrients for bountiful harvests of your favorite vegetables and fruits
Beneficial microbes that assist in the breakdown of organic matter into nutrients that help stimulate root development which helps water efficiency in plants
Protein-based nutrients that provide feeding with no manure odor
All-in-one particle for easy application and coverage with little dust
Regular feeding promotes big, strong plants with colorful blooms and bountiful harvests
Derived from wheat middlings, meat & bone meal, calcium carbonate, sulfate of potash, feather meal, and fish meal
Since its inception in 1985, Black Gold has become one of North America’s most respected names in growing products. From its humble beginnings in Hubbard, Oregon to be a national brand, Black Gold has come a long way! Their line of natural and organic gardening products are listed by the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) and approved for organic gardening. Below are a few of the Black Gold products you can find at Owenhouse.
Natural & Organic Potting Mix Plus Fertilizer
Ideal for all container-grown flowers, herbs, and vegetables
Use in hanging baskets, patio containers, herb gardens, vegetable plantings, and anywhere you would like to use an organic soil
Rich, loamy mix is one of the best for all gardening applications
Enriched with RESiLIENCE® silicon to enhance plant growth and quality
Derived from Canadian sphagnum peat moss, composted or aged bark, compost, earthworm castings, RESiLIENCE® silicon, horticultural grade perlite, pumice, or cinders, and organic grade fertilizer
NPK content: 0.05-0-0
Available in 16 qt, 1.5 cubic ft, and 2 cubic ft bags
Waterhold Cocoblend Potting Mix
Great for pots, hanging baskets, patio planters, and raised beds
Sun-Coir coconut coir acts to hold moisture in so you can go longer between waterings
Enriched with RESiLIENCE® silicon to enhance plant growth and quality
Comprised of an organic wetting agent, horticultural grade perlite, pumice, or cinders, RESiLIENCE® silicon, earthworm castings, Sun-Coir coconut coir, Canadian sphagnum peat moss
Available in 16 qt and 2 cubic ft bags
Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss
A natural and organic soil conditioner
Its unique cell structure helps regulate moisture and air around plant roots, creating ideal growing conditions
Nothing can ruin a peaceful day on the porch like a wasp sting or a dangerous mosquito bite. Safer Brand offers sprays that are compliant for use in organic production and target a variety of insects. Below are a few of the Safer Brand products you can find at Owenhouse.
Garden Fungicide
Controls and prevents fungal diseases in plants, including powdery mildew, black spot, leaf spot and rust
Protect your flowers, foliage, ornamentals, vegetables, and fruit
Can be used up until the day before harvest
OMRI listed and compliant for use in organic gardening
Contains sulfur 0.4%
Available in 32 fl oz ready-to-use spray bottle
Tomato & Vegetable 3-in-1 Garden Spray
Combines the power of a fungicide, an insecticide, and a miticide to knock out your tomato and vegetable plant problems
Control fungus & disease, and kill multiple insects on contact
This unique formulation is gentle on most plants and can be used right up until the day before harvest
OMRI listed and compliant for use in organic gardening
Contains potassium salts of fatty acids 0.75%, sulfur 0.4%
Available in 32 fl oz ready-to-use spray bottle
Diatomaceous Earth Ant & Crawling Insect Killer
Provides pest control against a variety of crawling insects
Kills insects within 48 hours of ingestion
Works effectively indoors and outdoors
Will need to be reapplied after watering or rain
Made from crushed fossilized algae from freshwater sources
The Espoma Company began production in 1929 with one fertilizer called Espoma Organic. The product was a proprietary blend of natural materials available near the company’s location in Millville, NJ. Since then the company has grown, but their products still utilize a vast array of renewable and sustainable ingredients that work in harmony with nature and preserve natural resources. All of their products are safe for people, pets and the planet, meaning they have no hazardous or toxic ingredients. Below are a few of the Espoma Organic products you can find at Owenhouse.
Organic Weed Preventer
Prevents dandelions, crabgrass and other common weeds
Provides long lasting greening that won’t burn
Children and pets can play on lawn immediately after application
For use on established lawns
Made from 100% pure corn gluten meal
Available in 25 lb bags
Garden-tone Herb & Vegetable Food
Use for on all herbs and vegetables
Long-lasting, slow-release feeding with exclusive Bio-tone Microbes
Adds organic matter to the soil
100% natural & organic ingredients with no fillers or sludges
Derived from feather meal, poultry manure, bone meal, alfalfa meal, greensand, sulfate of potash and sulfate of potash magnesia
NPK content: 3-4-4
Available in 4 lb bags
Plant-tone All Purpose Plant Food
Use on all flowers, vegetables, trees, and shrubs
Get more blooms with more vibrant color
Grow larger plants with deeper green foliage
Long-lasting, slow-release feeding with our exclusive Bio-tone Microbes
100% natural & organic ingredients with no fillers or sludges
Derived from feather meal, poultry manure, bone meal, alfalfa meal, greensand, sulfate of potash and sulfate of potash magnesia
