Organic Gardening can be easy and effective

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Your yard is part of the larger ecosystem, and everything you put on your lawn or use in your garden affects water supplies, surrounding plants, insects, animals and even people. Explore organic alternatives to create a healthier environment for everyone.

What is organic gardening?

Organic gardening starts with the soil. By using natural products rather than synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, you can promote healthy soil which in turn will grow healthy plants.

And don't worry – organic gardening doesn’t mean letting weeds run rampant or slugs roam free. You'll find organic gardening products that help you create a beautifully manicured garden for all to admire, abundant with healthy flowers, fruits and vegetables.

Native plants make smart choices for your garden

Choosing plants suited to your area will require a lot less work, water and chemicals to keep healthy. Look for plants from Northwest Nurseries at your Fred Meyer Garden Center – they’ll grow better because they’re raised here and right for the climate.

Organic gardening products you’ll find at Fred Meyer

You’ll find a great selection of organic gardening products at Fred Meyer, including fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides and fungicides. Here are a few to get you started…

• Lilly Miller Worry Free Slug & Snail Bait – Safe to use around pets and wildlife, this bait attracts those pesky slugs and snails that keep eating your garden. Slugs and snails will stop feeding and begin to die within 3-6 days.
• Lilly Miller Worry Free Moss & Algae Control – Use this sprayer to curb unwanted moss and algae on lawns, roofs, decks, driveways, walkways and fences, without harmful chemicals.
• Preen Organic Weed Preventer – Safe for kids and pets, simply sprinkle this compound around established vegetable, herb and fruit gardens every 4-6 weeks to prevent crabgrass, dandelions, clover and other common weeds.
• Miracle Gro Organic Choice Potting Mix – Made of sphagnum peat moss and finely composted bark, this potting mix gives your plants nutrients they need to grow healthy and strong.