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The complete guide to choosing and planting shrubs
General shrubs
The complete guide to choosing and planting shrubs
The complete guide to choosing and planting ornamental trees
General
The complete guide to choosing and planting ornamental trees
The complete guide to hedging
General shrubs
The complete guide to hedging
How to grow poppies in the UK
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How to grow poppies in the UK
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Tomato ‘Veranda Red’ – Plant Care & Growing Advice
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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
Grow Your Own Delicious Berries and Currants with Dobies
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Grow Your Own Delicious Berries and Currants with Dobies
How to grow poppies in the UK
'How To' Guides Flowers General
How to grow poppies in the UK
How to grow pumpkins and squash from seed
'How To' Guides General Vegetables
How to grow pumpkins and squash from seed
How to grow begonias in the UK
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How to grow begonias in the UK
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Small Space, Indoor, Windowsill & Patio Gardening

March 18, 2021

Over the past year, many of us have found the solace in gardening but space can be tight. This can be really frustrating, but there are other ways to grow…

General Press

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…

'How To' Guides General tools & equipment

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…

General Houseplants

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…

General Press

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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