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Going Green! Organics

Going green?
Casey's decided a number of years ago to offer organic solutions for our customer's lawn and gardening needs. Over the years, customer interest in organics has grown and we have expanded our offerings. We carry a full line of organic solutions for your lawn, garden and home. In deciding to use organic methods, you first will need to accept the fact that you will likely have more pest damage and lower crop yields than if you were employing chemicals. Many people are willing to make this trade off.
Listed below are just a few of the organic products we carry and their uses. If you don't see what you are looking for please give us a call (309) 828-1424 - we'd love to help you in your efforts to "go green".
For more helpful hints on going green, check out our Monthly Garden Tips...

Lawn Care
Pest Control
Fertilizer
Soil & Soil Amendments

Many of our products have an OMRI label. OMRI stands for the Organic Materials Review Institute, a national nonprofit organization that determines which input products are allowed for use in organic production and processing. For more detail on OMRI lawn and garden products, visit their web site at www.omri.org.

OMRI listed

Organic Lawn Care

Milorganite Lawn Fertilizer
An excellent lawn fertilizer, Milorganite (6-2-0) contains 4% iron. Grass leaves take up this iron, giving them a deep green color. However, unlike high nitrogen fertilizers, iron does not make plants grow fast. The result is a lawn with the color you desire without excessive growth (and mowing!).
For the best part, this deep green color stays with the lawn through hot, dry summer months. Plus, because this iron is organically complex, it does not stain concrete, like your drives, patios, sidewalks or other areas. Ideal for trees, shrubs and ornamentals, too! Pelleted for easy application. Will not burn and safe for the environment. 50 lb. bag covers 3,100 sq. ft.

Milky Spore Powder
#1 Japanese Beetle Control! Milky Spore (Bacillus popilliae) targets and discriminately works to attack the white grubs of Japanese Beetles. Spreads naturally as each infected beetle larvae dies, decomposes and releases billions of new spores into the soil.
According to the USDA, milky spore disease can suppress the development of large beetle populations. Not harmful to beneficial insects, birds, bees, pets or humans. Will not affect wells, ponds or streams.

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Milorganite

Milky Spore

Organic Pest Control

Natural Guard Diatomaceous Earth
Diatomaceous Earth is odorless, non-staining and remains effective in the control of insects as long as the product is present. Use to control slugs, ants, roaches, and more. Won't harm pets or humans. Insects come in contact with the powder or ingest it and literally dry up and die within 48 hours. Diatomaceous earth has been used in Asia to control insects for 400 years. Safe for use indoors around kitchen cupboards and pantries as well as outdoor use along foundations and in the yard and garden.
Bonide Hot Pepper Wax
Made from Cayenne Peppers, this ready to spray organic insecticide effectively repels aphids, spider mites, thrips, leaf miners, whiteflies, lace bugs, leafhoppers and scale from causing damage to your fruits, vegetables, citrus, root crops, legumes, indoor/ outdoor ornamentals, and grasses.
BonNeem Insecticidal Soap
A combination insecticidal soap plus neem. Highly effective on an extensive array of insects. Use on houseplants, herbs, vegetables, flowers, trees, lawns, shrubs..indoor/outdoor water based organic use up to day of harvest.
Safers Insect Killing Soap
100% nontoxic and safe to use on all plants. Safe to use around people and pets, and can be used up to day of harvest. Contains seaweed extract to improve plant health and to cut down on stress. Spray both the top and underneath side of the plant. Spray In the evening time when sun is down, so you don’t burn your plants.
Fertilome Dipel Dust
(Bacillus Thuringiensis) Kills worms biologically. One bite of treated foliage causes worms to stop feeding within minutes and eventually die. Kills and controls tomato horn worms, bagworms, armyworms, gypsy moth larvae and other worms.
American Brand Thuricide
For control of caterpillars of all types: bagworms, tomato hornworm, fungus gnat larvae, webworm.
Milky Spore
A naturally occurring bacteria and will multiply and remain in your soil for 20 years feeding on grubs.
Einstein Oil
Contains the finest quality, first extraction, cold-pressed Neem oil. It is also enhanced with several other potent herbal ingredients that greatly increase its effectiveness. All ingredients are 100% nontoxic.

What is Neem oil?  Neem oil is a vegetable oil pressed from the fruits and seeds of Neem (Azadirachta indica), an evergreen tree which is endemic to the Indian sub-continent and has been introduced to many other areas in the tropics Neem works by interfering with the insect's ability to molt. If a growing insect is not able to molt, it will not reach sexual maturity and will therefore be unable to mate and reproduce. This means that within a few life cycles, all the insects will die of old age and there will be no more eggs left to hatch.

CedarCide California GoGnats
A poison-free alternative for the effective control of fungus gnats, mites, aphids, whitefly, thrips, mosquitoes, ants, moths, fleas and other garden and hydroponic pests.
BooneeZ Red Fox Urine
Red foxes are common predators of small animals such as mice, squirrels, and rabbits--animals that can destroy your garden. By applying around your garden, you create the illusion that a red fox is hunting nearby. Keep critters at bay, nature's way,
Safers Garden Fungicide
Contains 40% elemental sulfur. Controls fungal diseases on fruits, vegetables and flowers. Effective against powdery mildew, rust, scab, brown rot, rose black spot and more. Works great on roses!

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Natural Guard Diatomaceous Earth
 
BonNeem Insecticidal Soap
 
Fertilome Dipel Dust
 
Einstein Oil
 
CedarCide California GoGnats
 
Safers Garden Fungicide

Organic Fertilizer

Earth Juice®
GROW: Nitrogen formulation for vigorous green growth. It may also be used as a superior general purpose fertilizer that will provide vigorous growth and outstanding production of flowers, vegetables and fruit. It is the best choice for those who prefer to use a single formula. Approved by OMRI for organic crop production.
BLOOM: A no nitrogen phosphorous formula that is used to promote buds, flowers, fruit and vegetables. Use at first sign of budding and throughout the production period. Also good for plants that do not require any nitrogen, such as cactus and legumes. Approved by OMRI for organic crop production.
META-K: A natural potassium-based formulation for maturing, fruiting, and flowering plants that require more potassium. Increase use prior to and during flowering/fruiting to improve the plant's ability to support greater yields, build heat and drought tolerances, and to maximize nutrient assimilation.
CATALYST: A premium organic additive that encourages compact branching, stimulates optimal fruiting sites, and triggers early yields. Conditions soils and hydroponic solutions for better nutrient availability.
General Hydroponics Flora Series
FloraGrow: Stimulates structural and vegetative growth. Builds strong roots and provides nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium, and secondary minerals.
FloraMicro: The foundation of the"Building-Block" System, provides nitrogen, potassium, calcium, and trace elements.
FloraBloom: Stimulates flower and fruit development. Enhances flavor, aroma, and essential oils. Provides high phosphorous, potassium, magnesium,
and sulfur.
Fox Farm Gro Big®
Fast-acting, water-soluble fertilizer for lush, vegetative, compact growth. Use early in the season when young plants need an extra boost. Earthworm castings and Norwegian kelp are added to this special brew to encourage sturdier, healthier stems and leaves.
Fox Farm Marine Cuisine®
A powerful all-purpose fertilizer that blends fine ocean-based ingredients like crab meal, shrimp meal, seabird guano, and kelp, with low-sodium mineral plant foods to give your garden a quick boost and provide long-lasting, time-release nutrition. This fertilizer is a power bar for your plants!
BioGenesis High Tide Organic Seaweed
Provides an excellent source of potassium and naturally chelated micronutrients. Includes naturally occurring humic acid and other essential compounds. Builds immunity systems providing disease and stress resistance while stimulating root growth and enhancing plant, fruit and flower quality.
Botanicare Sweet
A unique combination of organic compounds and essential elements that are directly involved in plant photosynthesis and respiration. Sweet can be used throughout the growing cycle of plants.
Ionic Bloom and Ionic Grow
An excellent easy to use nutrient in Grow & Bloom formulations. Ionic gets our recommendation for yield and ease of use. Use Ionic Grow during the growth phase and then during the flowering phase switch to Ionic Bloom.
Hi-Yield Bone Meal
For roses, flowers shrubs, bulbs and vegetables. 0-10-0. Helps develop sturdy root systems, hastens maturity and stimulates plant growth.
Hi-Yield Blood Meal
12-0-0 provides a slow release form of natural nitrogen. Aids in plant production of top growth and deep green foliage.
Miracle Gro Organic Choice Garden Fertilizer
3-2-3 An all-natural fertilizer to help grow big, beautiful plants, flowers and vegetables. Made from dehydrated poultry litter, a natural source of concentrated plant nutrients.
Milorganic Fertilizer (Milorganite)
6-2-0 America’s favorite organic nitrogen fertilizer. Proven to work on anything that grows. It contains virtually no chemical salts, so it never burns plants even in the hottest temperatures and driest conditions. Milorganite doesn't need to be watered in to work.

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Soil & Soil Amendment

Fox Farm Ocean Forest Soil®
A powerhouse blend of premium earthworm castings, bat guano, and Pacific Northwest sea-going fish and crab meal. Composted forest humus, sandy loam, and sphagnum peat moss give Ocean Forest its light, aerated texture.
Fox Farm Original Soil
Our premium organic planting mix is designed to be worked into the soil every time you plant. It’s got everything you need to get your garden off to a good start: earthworm castings, bat guano, Norwegian kelp meal, composted forest humus, sphagnum peat moss, and more. Carefully adjusted pH to make sure that your plants can take up the nutrients they need. This special mix also helps hold moisture in the soil, which keeps plants hydrated and growing.
Fox Farm Light Warrior Soil®
The ultimate grow medium for seed starting and transplanting. It isn’t just a grow medium - it is packed with beneficial microbes to stimulate root growth and enhance fertilizer uptake, humic acid to help in seed germination, and earthworm castings to help plants thrive. The perfect fast-draining, lightweight seed germinator for your indoor jungle.
Atami B'Cuzz Coco (coir)
Coco substrate is light and stable and is one of the best mediums for providing oxygen to the roots of the growing plants.
Wiggle Worm Earthworm Castings
Nature's most incredible fertilizer! Earthworm castings have been nature's most abundant and effective fertilizer for millions of years. This rich, odorless, all natural product is very cost effective because you only use a little to get big, money-back guaranteed results! Excellent for vegetables, houseplants, flowers, lawns and more!
Sunleaves Indonesian Bat Guano
Perfect for encouraging multiple blooms and hardy root growth, phosphorus-rich (0.5-12-0.2). All natural and suitable for use indoors and out. Restores a natural balance in the garden without increasing soil salt content or acidity and is safe for use around people and pets.
Sunleaves Peruvian Seabird Guano
High in the nutrients needed for every stage of plant growth (10-10-2) is an excellent all-purpose fertilizer. All-natural with no chemical additive. Safe for use indoors and out. Pelletized for water solubility with less mess. Use it on houseplants, vegetables, ornamentals and fruit trees.
Rainbow Mix Gro with Mycorrhizzaa
Contains beneficial mycorrhizae. Promotes vigorous vegetative growth for all nitrogen loving plants. Derived from bat guano, sea kelp, feather meal , soft rock phosphate, steamed bone meal, sulfate of potash magnesia from langbenite, cottonseed meal, montmorillonite. Can be mixed into soil prior to planting, or used as a side dressing.
OGM Mycorrhizae
A concentrate of natural occurring, beneficial fungus spores that can be used in hydroponics or soil gardening. These fungi aid in nutrient uptake and help root systems resist disease.

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Earth Juice Organics
Earth Juice - Grow, Bloom, Meta-K, Catalyst
 
FloraGrow, FloraMicro, FloraBloom
 
Fox Farm Gro Big  and Marine Cuisine
 
Botanicare Sweet
 
Ionic Bloom and Ionic Grow
 
Miracle Gro Organic Choice Garden Fertilizer
 
Fox Farm Ocean Forest Soil
Fox Farm Original Soil
Fox Farm Light Warrior Soil
 
Sunleaves Indonesian Bat Guano & Peruvian Seabird Guano
 
Rainbow Mix Gro with Mycorrhizzaa

For more information on these and other organic products at Casey's please give us a call at (309) 828-1424 or toll free (800) 679-2300 or use our Contact Us page.