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

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...

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...

This Christmas, share the joy of nature with great gardening gifts that keep giving! Our carefully selected Christmas gift ideas for garden lovers offer something unique for everyone—whether you’re...

Autumn is a great time of the year to plant those vegetables and herbs that love cooler conditions. These will be ready to harvest throughout Winter and Spring, providing fresh produce and ingredie...

Summer has finally arrived and it’s time to start reaping the benefits of earlier plantings. The monthly garden advice for December, January and February

For most gardeners, Spring is their favourite time to be out in the garden. Before Spring really hits, there are many jobs to be done to prepare your garden for the busy growing period ahead. Here ...

Hydroponic methods of growing food may have been restricted to commercial farms in the past but thankfully at-home units are now readily available and suited to gardeners of all capabilities. Here'...

Our country is experiencing major fluctuations in climate. From raging bushfires and drought to record downpours and flooding. The only constant with this climate is that it will continue to change...

Many parts of Australia have experienced masses of rainfall in the past few years, which has led to severe flooding events. Though water is essential for all life on Earth too much of it can be des...

February is one of the warmest months of the year so now is a good time to start some of your Autumn sowings both indoors and undercover. Sowing times depends on what district you live in but you c...

Autumn brings the perfect conditions to get your hands dirty, preparing soil for planting spring flowering bulbs that will see your garden bursting with colour. Some of our favourites to plant at t...

Want to know what vegetables, flowers and bulbs to plant during Autumn? Here's our monthly garden advice for March, April and May.

While you're planning for Autumn don't forget to include some of these flowering varieties in your garden patch.

Seed embedded paper is so easy to make, so why not add a little something extra to your gifts and save paper from landfill in the process. Here's how you make them...

Holidays are great but sometimes it is hard to peel yourself away from the garden, knowing it will be left to fend for itself while you're away. Here are some tips to ensure your garden survives wh...

Keeping your plants quenched and happy in hot dry conditions can feel like a non-stop battle. Don’t be a slave to the watering can; here are our tips to help you deal with drought conditions in you...