Maximise your space: a guide to vertical and small-space gardening
You don’t need a large garden or allotment to enjoy fresh flowers and home-grown veg. This guide takes you through the best ways to garden in small spaces, from your…
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You don’t need a large garden or allotment to enjoy fresh flowers and home-grown veg. This guide takes you through the best ways to garden in small spaces, from your…
Just how deep should you plant your bulbs? Read our easy-to-follow guide on the best depths for your bulbs.
Most gardens have at least one dark or shady spot. With a little prep and the right plants, you can turn a dark corner into a thriving part of your…
Wildlife does more than just make our gardens beautiful. Here’s how you can turn your garden into a welcoming home for helpful birds, bees and beasties.
Spring flowering bulbs are nothing if not versatile. Simple to grow and needing little aftercare, they'll put on a glorious display – just follow these simple tips.
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…
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…
Your garden needn't look bare in winter. Winter interest doesn't just come from bedding plants. Many are useful for their bright foliage, attractive winter stems or fabulous fragrance.
On balmy summer evenings, there’s nothing better than a night-scented plant to perfume the warm, still air. The flowers are usually pale so they remain visible at dusk, making them…