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Gurney's Seeds and Nursery Co.Gurney's Seed and Nursery providing you with fruits, vegetables and flowers since 1820.Mailing over 40 million catalogs, Gurneys seed and nursery is one of the largest horticultural catalog companies in the country.
Gardening Tips & GuidePerennialsPerennials come back year after year if left undisturbed. Most do not bloom the first year but develop roots and foliage to support flowers the next year and after. The illustration below shows planting depths, while the following Perennial Charts offer tips on optimum spacing. ...read more Spring Planted Bulb Mix compost with your soil to improve drainage and to keep bulbs from rotting. Lily and Anemone bulbs may be planted in the early spring, however the remaining bulbs should be planted only after the soil has warmed and the danger of frost has passed. Add bone meal at planting time to boost root development. Depths given in this section measure from the soil surface to the top of the bulb. ...read more Blackberries All brambles require deep, well-drained loam soil high in organic matter. They can't tolerate sandy soil or soil that's so heavy it leaves moisture standing around the roots. Apply a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 10 pounds per 1,000 square feet. Cut plants back to 6 inches and place them in the hole at the same depth they grew in the nursery row. Space blackberries 5-6 feet apart in rows 8-10 feet apart and provide a trellis for trailing types. Canes can be woven or tied to keep them in place. Do not allow canes to set fruit the first year. Water heavily and mulch to reduce weeds. Thick layers of shredded bark, leaves, wood chips and hay make excellent mulches for any type of berry. Sawdust does not, however, because it packs too tightly and can deplete nitrogen from the soil as it rots. ...read more Blueberries Blueberries must be planted where they have full sun most of the day and acidic soil (a pH of 4.5 to 5.5) that's well drained, porous and high in organic matter. The plants have shallow root systems and must be irrigated. A heavy mulch will help retain soil moisture and keep the roots cool. Prune off half of the top growth and space plants 4-5 feet apart in rows 8-10 feet apart. Incorporate plenty of organic matter in and around the planting holes and set plants at the same depth they grew in the nursery row. Control weeds with mulch instead of cultivation. In cold climates, blueberries benefit from a thick layer of mulch during the winter. Prune for fewer but larger berries by removing old branches; fruit is produced on year-old wood. ...read more Houseplants Don't be surprised if some houseplants lose their leaves due to shipping stress - they are not dying. If new leaves have not sprouted in four weeks, or if the stem turns brown throughout, your plant is in need of replacement. Keep your plant in its original pot until it has had time to recover from shipping stress and produce two new leaves. Watch watering needs closely while your plant is in a small pot. When repotting, place into a 4 inch pot and water thoroughly. Avoid moving your plant into a very large pot until it is ready, or root rot will likely result from overwatering. ...read more Gurney's No-Risk GuaranteeWe want you to be satisfied. If you're not happy with one of our products, we'll replace it, give you a credit or refund your money for the full amount of your purchase price. All nursery stock, trees and plants are guaranteed for as long as you garden. All seeds and merchandise are guaranteed for one full year.
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