Mr Fothergill's Gardening Advice

Understanding the basics of how to grow something from a seed will boost your confidence in your garden.

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...

Get started on a delicious and fulfilling adventure as we delve into the art of growing organic vegetables from seeds. Follow these tips to get started today!

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...

Heirloom seeds are great additions to any garden, connecting you to the past whilst preserving time-honored varieties that thrive in your garden today. We uncover everything you need to know about ...

There’s something so magical about raising your own seeds from scratch and watching plants grow and develop from seed. Give your seeds the best start in life by using Jiffy pellets or pots. Here ar...

  Shoots, Roots, Fruits = NPK. Say it out loud... and repeat. This is your gardening mantra to understand what helps plants grow. If you have ever grown huge tomato vines with very few fruit or pla...

Green manures are a vital part of soil management and integral for successful vegetable gardens. Learn how to use green manure crops in your veggie garden.

SOIL pH The pH of soil is a measure of its acidity or alkalinity. Many plants require a particular pH to thrive. An average soil pH is between 5.5 and 7.0 but some plants prefer a soil environment ...

Ever wondered when you should prune your garden? We answer this and more with our Ten Rules of Pruning!

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...

Beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies play an essential role in our gardens. Find out how we can encourage them to visit our gardens, and protect them so they continue their important wor...

When you grow your own vegetables, herbs and flowers from seed you know exactly what has gone into them. As the old saying goes – you are what you eat!

Companion planting has many benefits from enhancing plant growth and protection from pests to increasing flavour. Learn what plants complement eachother in our comprehensive guide.

Growing and maintaining healthy indoor plants can sometimes appear difficult to newbie gardeners. So here at Mr Fothergill's we've put together our top 7 tips to help you grow your own garden of Ed...

Every gardener needs good quality gardening tools, although the amount and type of tools will vary depending on your garden space. Here's our list of the essentials

Gardening is great for your mental health, but did you know there are many foods that you can grow to boost your mood too? Here's a list of the top mood boosters you can grow at home!

Your gardening tools need to be looked after and serviced in order for them to perform at their best and last the long-haul. Here's our tips on looking after your tools.

Gardening doesn’t have to be hard or time consuming. If you have limited time available for planting and caring for your garden, Mr Fothergill’s have a number of solutions and tips for quick and ea...