January and the Allotment Garden
By Richard Chivers When Christmas has passed and life resumes its normality, the biggest problem I find as a gardener is that January is a frustratingly long month. When I…
Dobies’ Guide to December Gardening
Getting outside on chilly winter days can be a challenge even for dedicated gardeners! While December doesn’t offer blooms and bountiful harvests, it’s the perfect time to turn your green…
The complete guide to planting spring bulbs
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.
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…
How to plant hanging baskets
Make hanging baskets the dazzling centrepiece of your garden display. Here’s our guide to help you get the best from your hanging baskets this season.
How to prune roses
Pruning rose bushes is very easy if you follow a few simple steps. Here are our tips!
Bulb planting depth guide
Just how deep should you plant your bulbs? Read our easy-to-follow guide on the best depths for your bulbs.
Top Ten Easy Bedding Plants
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,…
How to prune lavender
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.
Top 10 edible flowers
Many flowers growing in our gardens are good to eat. Take a look at our top ten edible flowers here