Water saving tips for your garden – infographic
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…
How to plant bulbs, corms and tubers
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…
How to grow raspberries
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.
How to plant and grow potatoes
There's nothing like the taste of fresh, home-grown potatoes. Here's our guide on to how to plant and grow your own.
How to plant and grow plug plants
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.
How to grow lilies
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…
How to grow hydrangeas
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;…
How to plant and grow roses
Growing roses can be easy and rewarding, providing you follow some good advice. Here are some top tips from the Dobies Horticultural team.
How to choose a rose bush
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…
How to plant and grow garlic
Garlic is easy to grow, and doesn’t need a great deal of space – here's how!