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Sowing or planting your flowers is only the beginning when it comes to growing your own flowers. Maintaining and looking after them is where the fun really starts! If you’re new to gardening, you m...

Why is it good to get children growing? Research shows that gardening can help children of all ages lead more fulfilled, happier and healthier lives. It's an inexpensive way to gain many valuable l...

Spring flowering bulbs like daffodils, tulips, and crocuses are some of the most cherished sights in the garden, creating the perfect welcome to spring and marking the return of warmth and colour. ...

Simply put, the ‘Chelsea Chop’ is the pruning of herbaceous perennials to improve and control their shape and flowering. A good time to do this is late spring, often around the time of the Chelsea ...

Dahlias bring colour, texture and height to your flower beds during summer and early autumn. Our expert guides will help you get the best out of your dahlias...

Unbeatable for sheer flower power, these easy to grow, vivacious climbers are so full of vitality and energy, they never fail to bring a garden to life. Whether grown over an obelisk in patio conta...

Gardening is a great hobby for your little ones to pick up. Not only does it teach them the value of patience but the rewards of hard work! At Fothergill’s, we believe that everyone should be able...

Hydrangeas are undeniable beauties and they deserve plenty of care and upkeep to maintain their stunning blooms! If you’re new to planting and caring for these flower plants, you might not be awar...

For those itching to get into the garden on those rare but exceptional, sunny February days, there are plenty of reasons to go and make the most of them. Even though the weather may be cold and the...

To the relief of many the days are beginning to uncurl and stretch out once again. Sunlight hours increase daily as gardeners relish the prospect of a new growing season ahead. Perennials mark the ...

Winter is the perfect time to reset, regroup and prepare for the coming year. It’s not a very active time of year for gardeners, but there is still plenty to do - including clearing dead plants, we...

Are you looking to overwinter plants in your greenhouse but worry it’ll be too cold for them? The good news is that there are a few clever ways you can keep your greenhouse warm even when temperatu...

Like the idea of growing tasty, nutritious salad greens on your window sill, all year round? Microgreens are the ideal choice, as they can be grown very easily indoors in small containers. When mos...

Thinking of growing microgreens at home? If you want a fresh supply of tasty, healthy fresh greens throughout the winter months (and indeed, all year round), this is a great idea. 

You may not think it, but your garden is a pretty inspiring place for kids. Yes, it may be tricky to get them away from their devices or motivate them to go outside, but once they’re out there, the...