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Lincoln County Gardeners Resource Guide

Bulk Soil Products

5K Bark and Floral
27 SE Coos, Newport, 541-265-3440
Bark, rock, compost. Bring a truck or they can deliver for a fee.

Dahl's Disposal
235 SW Dahl, Waldport, 541-563-3888
Bark, rock, compost. Several varieties of each.

Dahl's Disposal
5441 Hwy 20, Toledo, 541-336-2932
Bark, rock, compost. Same as Waldport.

Cedar Creek Quarries
121 HE Harney, Newport, 541-265-9441
River rock, gravel, bark, loam, compost, lava rock.

Morris Excavation
2300 SE Hwy 101, Lincoln City, 541-614-0850
Landscape rock, bark and compost. They make “Garden Soil,” which is a mix of top soil and compost. They can deliver in the Lincoln City area.

Drayton's Excavation
2020 SE Hwy 101 Just north of Bear Valley Nursery, Lincoln City, 541-994-2054
Compost, screened and unscreened top soil, many types of bark, river rock and landscape rock. Your truck or they can deliver.

Walker Farms
1925 Logsden Road, Siletz, 541-444-2445
Farm compost they create and cure for a minimum of six months. Call and make arrangements ahead of time. By the truckload is your best deal.

Local Nurseries

Thompsons Nursery
2874 E. Alsea Highway, Waldport, 541-563-3676
Specializes in rhododendrons; carries natives, trees, perennials and annuals.

Blake's Coastal Nursery
6750 Gleneden Beach Loop, Gleneden Beach, 541-764-5140
Specializes in native plants and fruit trees. Also has perennials, annuals, fertilizers, bulk compost and bark.

Bear Valley Nursery
2114 SE Highway 101, Lincoln City, 541-996-2327
Landscaping supplies, bulk rock and bark, bagged compost and potting soils, yard art, perennials and annuals.

Nurseries Beyond Lincoln County

Shonnard's
Philomath 541-929-3524

Garland's
Corvallis 541-753-6601

Peaceful Valley Farm and Garden
Albany 541-981-2248

Dancing Oaks
Monmouth 503-838-6058

Thyme Garden
Alsea 541-487-8671

Laurel Bay Florence
541-997-5973

Dennis 7-Dees
Seaside 503-738-6980

Feed and Seed Stores

Toledo Feed and Seed
344 W. Highway 20, Toledo 541-336-2471
Seasonal plants, straw and hay bales, cover crop seed, fertilizers, seeds and farm supplies.

Grandpa's Feed & Pet Supply
1837 E Alsea Hwy, Waldport, 541-563-6761
Good selection of bagged compost, potting soils, seasonal plant starts, farm supplies.

Feed Corral
634 N. Coast Hwy, Newport, 541-265-8299
Mostly pet and farm animal supplies, but they do carry straw bales and will deliver.

Nichols Garden Nursery
1136 Main St., Philomath, 541-928-9280, (800) 422-3985
Extensive herb, flower, vegetable seeds; spices, seasonings and more.

Greenhouse Supplies

Samurai Grower Supply
34021 Holiday St., Albany, 541-981-2637
Carries pots, trays, lighting, greenhouse plastic sheeting and fertilizers.

Oregon Valley Greenhouse Inc.
20357 Highway 99E, Aurora 503-678-2700

Grower's Nursery Supply
3695 Clausen Acres Lane NE, Salem 503-393-6411
Mostly wholesale but does do retail. Trays, pots, plant markers, soil amendments in bales, fencing and farm supplies.

Bagged Soils, Compost, Amendments

  • Grandpa's Feed
  • Laurel Bay Gardens
  • Bear Valley Nursery
  • Ace Hardware stores
  • Walmart
  • Fred Meyer
  • BiMart
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