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Gardening is a year-round hobby. There’s nothing quite as rewarding as watching your flower seeds grow over time from tiny dots in the ground into gorgeous blooms. 

Our gardening advice for September and indeed the next few months will lighten your workload in the spring and in many cases offer an easier start to establishing new plants in the garden.

When daffodil bulbs bloom into bright and beautiful flowers, it is one of the first signs that spring has arrived. It brings clearer skies, longer, warmer days, and a burst of vibrant colour to gar...

If you’re looking to bring fresh flavour into your cooking and a little green life into your home, growing herbs on your windowsill is the perfect place to start.

August is an excellent time to be in the garden! While you might be tempted to spend every sunny moment lounging with a cold drink, savvy gardeners know this is actually one of the best months to s...

Here at Fothergill’s, we’ve got plenty of suggestions for what to plant in June in the UK to keep you and your family out in the summer sun. We’ll also walk you through some essential gardening tas...

At Fothergill’s, we’re passionate about supporting families and amateur gardeners in their gardening endeavours. That’s why we’ve put together this handy guide to help you grow and look after nastu...

April is the time of year when the growing season really starts to take off. Just a couple of weeks after the spring equinox, this month is prime time to take our foot off the brake and dive headlo...

Some flowers have been popular for decades, even centuries, and for good reason. There’s a tendency for us to stick with these varieties that are old favourites, but there are so many more choices ...

The mornings and evenings are getting noticeably lighter, and the welcome sound of birdsong early in the morning is a sure sign that spring is near. Add to that the snowdrops in full bloom by the w...

Whether it’s their papery petals catching the sunlight or the way they seem to appear out of nowhere, these flowers are full of charm. And growing them couldn’t be easier.

At Fothergill's, we believe gardening is for everyone. From woody shrubs plants to pretty flower plants and tasty veg, there are many wonderful plants that are easy to grow in British gardens, even...

Hardy perennials are plants that live for several years and flower annually. They can stand up to harsh winter temperatures and frost without needing protection. As they emerge from dormancy in ear...

If you ask us, there are plenty of perks to growing wallflowers. Despite their name, there’s simply no overlooking these gorgeous biennial flower plants with their vibrant colours. Making the perfe...