Seasonal Gardening
Your Growing Gift Guide 2020
Mother Earth has taught us a lot this year, especially to seek out a greener lifestyle. Give the gift of growing with a gift from Mr Fothergill's this festive season! We've created the ultimate Christmas Growing Gift Guide for 2020. Check it out.
Wicking Garden Beds
Planter boxes and raised planters are getting more popular by the day, but the downfall of raised beds is their requirement for heavy amounts of water. A raised wicking bed on the other hand is super water efficient and your plants will love you for it!
How to Care For Your Garden While Away on Holiday
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 while you're away.
Drought Gardening
As most of Australia finds itself in the grips of a relentless drought, keeping your plants quenched and happy 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 your garden, so you can continue to enjoy good harvests this season!
Start Your Seeds Indoors This Autumn!
February is one of the hottest months of the year so now is a good time to start some of your Autumn sowings both outdoors and indoors. Sowing times depends on what district you live in but you can start seeds indoors roughly 6 weeks prior to planting.
Don't Forget These Companion Flowers For Autumn!
While you're planning for Autumn don't forget to include some of these flowering varieties in your garden patch.
Speedy Sowing Spring Flowers!
When growing anything in the garden it can seem like forever before you see the fruits of your labour. That's why we're dedicating this blog post to Speedy Spring Sowing Seeds!
Summer Months Planting Guide
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
Spring Months Planting Guide
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
Winter Months Planting Guide
In warmer regions you can still plant your Spring flowering bulbs however, as the Spring flowering bulb season winds down, it may become more difficult to find these bulbs in stores. Monthly garden advice for June, July and August.