Mr Fothergill's Gardening Advice

When it comes to growing from seed your packet includes plenty of important details. By understanding your seed packet and what it is asking you to do you can achieve the best results from your fl...

Many gardeners love starting seeds in pots and trays using commercial seed raising mix as it’s convenient, affordable, and readily available. However, those bulky bags of soil from your local gard...

There are many trailing vegetable varieties that produce an abundance of crops, even in compact spaces. Left to their own devices, plants such as pumpkins, watermelon and rockmelon can quickly spr...

Everyone knows that plants need water to grow and thrive, but many new gardeners don’t consider the types of watering methods and why it can make or break your gardening success, especially when i...

Transplanting seedlings into the garden sounds straightforward when you think about it, however many new gardeners find that their newly transplanted seedlings quickly perish or die, why is that? ...

Dahlias are unarguably the queens of Summer in the garden. With a stunning assortment of flower types from decorative, dinnerplate, cactus & pompon there is a variety sure to tempt everyone. If...

Start a new Christmas tradition by growing your own Christmas Tree. Follow this guide to grow the Christmas Spirit this festive season and beyond!

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Discover how Mr Fothergill’s seed mats and tapes make gardening simple and mess-free. Perfect for beginners and kids alike, they take the guesswork out of sowing and help you grow perfectly spaced ...

Like a living chandelier, hanging pots or baskets are wonderful for adding some colourful elevation to your backyard. If you’d like to plant your own hanging pot but aren’t sure where to start, le...

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As an ever-popular variety of vegetable seeds to grow, tomatoes are really versatile for many different recipes. For your cooking, there are so many different varieties of tomato seeds that you ca...

Seaweed: A Natural Aussie Winner for Boosting Plant and Crop Growth Why Seaweed is a Top Choice for Aussie Gardens If you're chasing better growth in your veggie patch, bushes and fruit crops...

Bulbs on the most part are set-and-forget in the garden, but after a few years, many will benefit from being lifted and divided. Read on to learn why and how to divide bulbs to keep your flowers bl...

Summer may seem like a while away yet, but the cooler months are the perfect time to prepare your garden for blooming many months ahead. Though sowing flower seeds for summer is typically done in ...

It is something to behold when you come across a garden of Everlasting Daisies in bloom. An icon of the Australian landscape, everlasting or paper daisies (otherwise known as strawflowers) have be...

Hippeastrum, also known as amaryllis or ‘hippies’, produce large, trumpet-shaped flowers that will decorate your garden space beautifully. They’re relatively simple flower bulbs to grow, so they ar...

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...

Understandably, strawberries are one of the most popular fruits to grow at home; you really can't beathome-grown strawberries for their freshness and flavour. What might not be known by new gardene...

Exploring the Different Types of Berry Canes There really is nothing better than harvesting from your own delicious Berry Canes directly from your own garden or patio. Rich in flavour and vitamins...

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...