Based in Walnut Creek, California and founded in 1955, Central Garden & Pet is a leading producer and marketer of pet, lawn and garden products in the U.S. It consists of two divisions, Pet and Garden. The Pet division manufactures and markets pet supplies. The Garden division supplies grass seeds, wild bird feed, bird feeders, bird houses, weed grass and other herbicide, insecticide and pesticide products, as well as fertilizers and decorative outdoor products. The company has about 6,000 employees.