Jobe's Company

What Jobe's Company does

Jobe's Company is a privately held manufacturer and marketer of consumer gardening products, operated by Easy Gardener Products, Inc. and headquartered in Waco, Texas. Founded in 1983, the company employs 101-250 people and serves the United States market exclusively. It sells a multi-brand portfolio spanning six sub-brands: Jobe's Organics (organic fertilizers and soil amendments featuring the proprietary Biozome® microorganism blend of bacteria, Mycorrhizal fungi, and Archaea), Jobe's (conventional fertilizer spikes), WeedBlock (landscape fabrics), Easy Gardener (plant protection and garden accessories), LandMaster (UV-resistant fabrics), and Ross (garden netting). Product categories include granular fertilizers, slow-release fertilizers, water-soluble formulas, fertilizer spikes across 20+ plant-specific formulations, soil amendments, landscape fabrics, plant protection blankets and wraps, tree-care accessories, edging, and fencing/netting.

The company's underlying technology centers on Biozome®, a proprietary OMRI-listed biological blend that improves soil quality, root development, and plant resistance to disease and drought. Several Jobe's Organics SKUs carry OMRI organic-gardening certification. The business model is wholesale/retail hardware sales: products are sold through retail channel partners — home improvement stores, garden centers, and independent retailers across the U.S. — with no direct pricing transparency. The company maintains a 'Where to Buy' locator and supports its retail partners through content marketing (how-to guides, blog, Ask Jobe's Q&A community) and social channels (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, Twitter). Customer segments are horizontal: individual home gardeners of all skill levels, including edible gardeners, flower gardeners, indoor-plant owners, and seasonal gardeners seeking weather protection.

Revenue is not publicly disclosed. Capital structure includes a $17.5M financing from Prospect Capital Corporation in October 2015, but no subsequent funding rounds, acquisitions, or public-market events are recorded. Leadership is led by President & CEO Chris Armstrong and CFO Rob Kennedy. The company holds registered trademarks across all six sub-brands plus Biozome®, TreeWrap™, and BarkGard™, reflecting a long-established brand portfolio but no disclosed investments in AI, software platforms, or international expansion.

Name

Jobe's Company

Legal name

Easy Gardener Products, Inc.

Website

https://jobescompany.com/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Jobe's Company is a privately held Waco, Texas-based manufacturer and marketer of consumer gardening products, operating a six-brand portfolio of organic and conventional fertilizers, landscape fabrics, and plant-protection accessories sold through retail partners across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Lawn and Garden Products

NAICS

Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (3253), Lawn and Garden Equipment and Supplies Retailers (4442)

SIC

Retail-Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply (5200)

akta.pro primary industry

Soils, Mulch, Fertilizers & Lawn Care Chemicals Retail (CRAIAIAC)

Keywords

• Organic garden fertilizers
• Landscape fabric products
• Fertilizer spike formulations
• Plant protection accessories
• Soil amendment products

Headquarters

HQ city

Waco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Garden Products Sales: Jobe's Company generates revenue through the sale of eco-friendly and organic gardening products including fertilizers, soil amendments, tree and garden accessories, landscape fabrics, and fencing and netting. They offer both synthetic and organic options across multiple brands.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Jobe's Company manufactures and markets eco-friendly and organic gardening products through a portfolio of six sub-brands, including fertilizers (granular, spikes, slow-release, water-soluble), soil amendments, potting mixes, landscape fabrics, plant protection accessories, tree care products, and fencing/netting. Products are available in both synthetic and organic options and are distributed exclusively through retail channel partners across the United States.

Product overview

Jobe's Company is a gardening products manufacturer and distributor operating under Easy Gardener Products, Inc. headquartered in Waco, Texas. The company offers a multi-brand portfolio of eco-friendly and organic gardening products organized under six sub-brands: Jobe's Organics (certified organic fertilizers, soil amendments, and spikes with proprietary Biozome technology), Jobe's (conventional fertilizer spikes), WeedBlock (landscape fabrics including WeedBlock Natural and PowerGrid Commercial), Easy Gardener (plant protection blankets, wraps, garden accessories, edging, and pest control), LandMaster (UV-resistant landscape fabrics), and Ross (garden netting). Product categories span Fertilizers (granular, slow-release, water-soluble, and spike formulations), Soil Amendments, Tree & Garden Accessories (TreeWrap, BarkGard, TreeStaKit), Landscape Fabrics, and Fencing & Netting. The company serves gardeners across all experience levels with both synthetic and organic options, selling through retail partners across the United States.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Jobe's Organics: Organic fertilizer and gardening products brand featuring Biozome technology for soil enhancement and plant growth.
• WeedBlock
• Easy Gardener
• LandMaster
• Ross

Products and services

• Jobe's Organics Brand

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Suståne Natural Fertilizer: Manufacturer of natural and organic fertilizers derived from composted turkey litter. Smaller-scale player than Jobe's but competes in the same organic consumer fertilizer category with focus on professional-grade and specialty applications.

Direct peers

• Fox Farm Soil & Fertilizer Company: Premium organic soils and fertilizer manufacturer selling to home gardeners and indoor growers. Direct competitor to Jobe's Organics in organic granular and liquid fertilizer categories, with comparable mid-sized brand presence in specialty retail and garden centers.
• The Espoma Company: Family-owned manufacturer of organic fertilizers, potting mixes, and lawn care products. Closest direct competitor to Jobe's Organics in the organic consumer fertilizer segment, with similar mid-sized scale, OMRI-listed organic positioning, and retail distribution through garden centers and home improvement stores.
• Bonide Products: Manufacturer of garden pest control, weed control, and plant care products for home gardeners. Comparable in scale and channel strategy to Jobe's, directly competing in plant protection, weed control (overlap with WeedBlock), and general garden care categories.
• Dr. Earth: Manufacturer of organic fertilizers, soils, and pest control products for home gardeners. Comparable mid-sized player with similar OMRI-listed organic positioning and retail distribution through independent garden centers, directly overlapping with Jobe's Organics and Biozome-enabled product lines.
• Coast of Maine Organic Products: Manufacturer of organic soils, mulches, and fertilizers distributed through independent garden centers. Comparable mid-sized organic gardening brand with similar retail focus, positioning, and product breadth to Jobe's Organics.
• DeWitt Company: Manufacturer of landscape fabrics, weed barriers, and agricultural textiles. Directly comparable to Jobe's WeedBlock and LandMaster brands in the landscape fabric segment, with similar retail distribution through home improvement and garden center channels.

Broad incumbents

• Lebanon Seaboard Corporation: Established fertilizer manufacturer producing premium lawn and garden fertilizers under brands like Lebanon Pro and Greenview. Competes with Jobe's in conventional and organic fertilizer categories across retail, with broader scale and longer retail relationships.
• Scotts Miracle-Gro Company: The largest US consumer lawn and garden products company with brands including Miracle-Gro, Scotts, Ortho, and Bonide. Operates a far broader portfolio than Jobe's but competes directly across fertilizer, soil, and garden care categories, and dominates shelf space and marketing spend in the same retail channels.
• Central Garden & Pet: Diversified lawn and garden products company owning brands including Pennington, Ferry-Morse, and Sevin. Competes with Jobe's across garden care categories through broad retail distribution, with significantly larger scale and capital resources.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/JobesOrganics
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCwHQPjLyMA5_4VKisZQESyg
• Facebookfacebook.com/JobesOrganics
• Instagraminstagram.com/jobesorganics
• Pinterestpinterest.com/jobesorganics/?autologin=true&eq=jobes%20o&etslf=8294

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Jobe's Company