Dobies Blog

As any gardener will tell you, the compost heap is the beating heart of a garden. The cherished ‘black gold’ is essential for the health of your garden and plants;…

Autumn means shorter daylight hours and falling leaves, but there’s still plenty to do in the garden to prepare for the next growing season. In fact, tackling a few simple…

Here, expert grower Rob Smith explains everything you need to know about growing chillies, whether you sow your own chilli seeds or invest in potted chilli plants to grow on…

Dobies, one of the UK’s most trusted gardening brands, proudly celebrates its 130th anniversary this year. Since its founding in Chester in 1894, Dobies has evolved from a seller of…

Planting autumn garlic from October to January will provide you with a crop from May to July next year. A member of the onion family, garlic is a staple of…

Dobies, one of the UK’s most trusted gardening brands, proudly celebrates its 130th anniversary this year. Since its founding in Chester in 1894, Dobies has evolved from a seller of…

The appearance of early spring flowers is when many of us breathe a sigh of relief. The dark days of winter are nearly over. Be they dancing daffodils, pure snowdrops…

In this article, gardening author and experienced chilli-grower Rob Smith explores five of the hottest chillies on the planet. Get ready to turn up the heat!

Whether you sow your own chilli seeds or buy potted chilli plants to grow on the kitchen windowsill, here’s how to preserve your chillies and enjoy their fiery flavours all…

Here, expert chilli grower, Rob Smith, shares his top harvesting tips including how to know when your fruits are ripe, how to increase or decrease the heat level, and sensible…