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...

Learn how to grow tulips with our step-by-step guide and FAQs. Get tips on planting, soil, watering, and care for vibrant, long-lasting blooms

Make the most of any small garden, balcony or courtyard with clever design, smart planting and space-saving ideas. From layout tips to vertical growing, discover how to create a beautiful, producti...

This guide explains exactly what peat-free compost means, why we should use peat-free compost in our gardens, and how to get the very best results from it - whether you’re sowing seeds, potting on,...

This guide explains when growing seeds together yields something productive, and why it has not gone quite right.

As we count down the days until Christmas, many gardeners are counting down the things that they can still do in their family gardens during the festive season. But worry not—if December gardening ...

Wondering what to plant in May and how to best look after your garden in summer? We’ve got plenty of tips and May garden jobs to get you prepared.

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.

As summer starts to edge gently into autumn during September, misty mornings give way to plenty of still-warm days, even if conditions remain overcast rather than sunny for much of the time.

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...

The sun is setting earlier, and the dark nights are edging closer. Autumn is almost upon us, which means there’s plenty of work to do. Summer can feel like a pretty garden-heavy season, but it’s ju...

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...

You’ve had a busy and productive year in the garden, but what happens when temperatures drop? You might be tempted to down tools, believing that there’s nothing to do in the garden during winter. I...

Runner beans are one of the most rewarding crops you can grow. They’re generous, fast-growing, and beautifully ornamental, with climbing vines and vivid red, white, or bi-coloured flowers.

Here at Fothergill’s, we’re breaking down how to plant bare root roses and get a more colour introduced to your garden. Bare root roses are young rose plants supplied during the dormant season with...

Here at Fothergill’s, we’re breaking down how to grow allium and get a brand new layer of colour introduced to your garden. We’ll be discussing when to plant allium, how to care for your plants, an...

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. 

Whether you are looking to create a "carpet" of colour in your lawn or add jewel-like tones to your patio pots, mastering the art of how to grow crocus perfectly for spring is rewarding for any gar...

Learn how to grow alliums with our gardening growing guide. Find helpful tips for planting, caring, and enjoying these bold, beautiful blooms in your 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 greenery into your home, growing herbs on your windowsill is the perfect place to start.