Mr Fothergill's Gardening Advice

If you’re keen to get beautiful flowers blossoming in your garden sooner rather than later, then choosing some fast-growing flowers is well worth considering.

Some areas of the country may still be a little cool so it is best to start your Summer veggie seeds in warm areas like on your windowsills. Monthly garden advice for September, October and November

If you’re looking for a fantastic annual flower that’s bold, beautiful, easy to grow, and brings nonstop colour to your garden, zinnias are the answer. These bright bloomers are too often overlook...

Frost Proof Your Garden Frost is a natural part of the seasons, and while it can look quite beautiful on brisk early mornings, it can also wreak havoc on some of your plants! Keep these top tips i...

Coco fibre is taking the gardening world by storm—and with good reason! It’s an environmentally friendly, plant-loving material that’s as versatile as it is sustainable, and it’s used within a w...

Chaos Gardening While some gardeners lean towards meticulous planning and straight rows, a refreshing and wildly creative approach is blossoming in backyards everywhere called chaos garden...

Lawn Alternatives: Never Mow Your Yard Again! Reclaim your weekends and say goodbye to endless mowing. No mow gardens aren’t new but are certainly popular right now and for good reason. They are l...

Whether you have a large garden, a few raised beds, or containers on a balcony, succession sowing can help you maximise garden yield and keep your crops coming all season long.

Welcome to winter! It may not be the busiest season in the garden but there is still plenty to plant and gardening jobs to do in the cooler months. In this guide, we’ll help you keep your garden al...

If you're short on space or perhaps live in an apartment, you've most likely settled on the idea that you can't have a garden. Well let me introduce you to ‘Container Gardening’ and how you too can...

Mother's Day is just around the corner. Give the special mother figures in your life the gift that keeps on growing. Check out our Growing Gift Guide for ideas!

Zucchini seeds are quick and easy-to-grow vegetable seeds, perfect for all vegetable patches. Famed for their large harvests, if you know how to grow squash, then zucchinis (or courgettes as they a...

Grow Fresh, Edible Plants in Your Kitchen with Self-Watering Mason Jars If you’ve ever wanted to grow your own herbs but struggled with watering schedules or limited space, we have the perfect sol...

Are you wondering how to start a hydroponic garden? Mr Fothergill’s has plenty of advice to get you started. Take a look at our blog and order your HydroGarden today.

No-dig gardening is a unique style that, to the surprise of no one, consists of gardening without digging. No more planting and sowing vegetable seeds in the ground; instead, you create a bed simil...

There are no more rewarding crops to grow than herb seeds; they make the perfect addition to your kitchen pantry. As more and more people move into cities and apartments without accessible gardens,...

Mulch is an essential part of gardening; not only does it slow down the loss of moisture from the soil, but it is also great for preventing weed growth. To get the best results, we need to select t...

There’s nothing quite as rewarding as growing your own produce in your home garden. Seeing your plants flourish is one thing, but having the opportunity to harvest and cook your own vegetables make...

Weeds are a common complaint among fellow gardeners. Their competitive nature and ability to thrive in all climates can sometimes prove challenging, so knowing the best garden weed control methods ...

Birthdays only come around once a year, so you’re probably keen to make your little one’s big day as memorable and special as possible. Whether you’re celebrating at an indoor soft play or having a...

Cucumber seeds are a fantastic addition to New Zealand vegetable gardens. They’re relatively easy to grow and can produce surprisingly large yields compared to many vegetable seeds – plus, home-gro...

Buying gifts for employees, clients, and business partners can be a minefield. What can you get that is appropriate, suits everyone, and will actually be used and enjoyed? Everyone loves spending ...