Dobies Blog

Droughts are becoming more common in the UK, so it's more and more important to save water wherever possible. But that doesn't mean your garden has to suffer. Here's our…

Bulbs are easy to plant and bring vibrant colour to your garden year after year. If you'd like to grow bulbs to brighten up your borders, here's our simple, practical…

Raspberries are easy to grow and delicious to eat. If you'd like to try growing your own raspberries, here's everything you need to know.

There's nothing like the taste of fresh, home-grown potatoes. Here's our guide on to how to plant and grow your own.

Plug plants have been professionally raised in a greenhouse to ensure a good root system and excellent plant health. Here's how to get the best from them.

Lilies add an exotic touch to your garden and many varieties have a powerful, sweet fragrance that’s fantastic on summer evenings. What’s more, they’re very easy to grow and suit…

With their large, showy flowers, hydrangea plants are a superb way to bring late-summer colour into your garden. And these stately, elegant shrubs are not only prized for their blooms;…

Growing roses can be easy and rewarding, providing you follow some good advice. Here are some top tips from the Dobies Horticultural team.

The most important consideration when choosing a rose is what you want it to do. Here are a few popular types of roses, described to help you choose the best…

Garlic is easy to grow, and doesn’t need a great deal of space – here's how!