Dobies Blog

Just how deep should you plant your bulbs? Read our easy-to-follow guide on the best depths for your bulbs.

Bedding plants provide lots of colour for your beds, borders, and all sorts of containers. Here's our infographic showing our top ten easy to grow bedding plants - read on,…

Pruning a lavender plant prolongs its life, maintains an attractive shape and ensures plenty of flowers the following year. Here’s how to prune lavender.

Many flowers growing in our gardens are good to eat. Take a look at our top ten edible flowers here

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.

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.