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Tomato ‘Veranda Red’ – Plant Care & Growing Advice
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Growing Herbs in Pots: Top Tips for a Container Herb Garden
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Grow Your Own Delicious Berries and Currants with Dobies
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Water saving tips for your garden – infographic
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Dobies Introduces A New Generation of Garden Tools!

March 15, 2021

‘Pedigree’ by Bulldog – when only the best will do! Dobies gardening specialists have introduced ‘Pedigree’, a new generation of garden tools brought to you by makers British Bulldog. With…

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Create A Garden Getaway & Update Your Outdoor Living Spaces

February 23, 2021

As lockdown continues but we see hope for fewer restrictions to commence in the second half of 2021, there is still plenty of sunnier months ahead and time to redesign…

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Decorate Your Home Office: House Plants, Plant Stands & Interior Decor

February 17, 2021

It has almost been a year since many of us have packed up our desks in the office and commuted home for one last time for the foreseeable future. Many…

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Dobies’ New Repeat-Flowering Favourites For 2021!

February 17, 2021

Introducing two new varieties of Armeria and Geum, Dobies brings you brilliant re-blooming flowers that fills your garden with months of colour. With the world’s first re-flowering Armeria and a…

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Love Your Garden Valentine’s Day Competition: Entries & Winners!

February 14, 2021

With the events of 2020 following into the beginning of 2021, this year we all continue to spend more time at home and in our gardens. Our skills in the…

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Lockdown Garden Projects: Gutter Gardens, Raised Beds & Bird Baths

February 10, 2021

While we are spending more time at home and in our gardens, this makes the ideal time to get our hands dirty and get ahead with gardening projects in our…

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New Veg Plants for 2021 – Grow Your Own Green Fingers & New Grafted Veg

January 27, 2021

At Dobies we look for appealing qualities in all our new veg plant varieties, whether it’s a plant that is less susceptible to disease, one that yields more, is specially…

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Valentine’s Day – Gift Guide for Wildlife Lovers

January 22, 2021

Valentine’s day is coming soon and it’s the perfect chance to share the love! It’s not just a special day for romantic relationships, but a wonderful time of year to…

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The Rob Smith Nasturtium With All The Answers!

January 20, 2021

Dobies really delivers with new for 2021 to the Rob Smith Range, Nasturtium Seeds – Baby Orange, this citrus sensation really does have all the answers! This super cute, award-winning…

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New to the Rob Smith Range

January 14, 2021

If you’re searching to grow something new in the garden, then look no further than the New Rob Smith Range. We have a selection of new flower seeds, vegetables and…

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