Dobies Blog

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.

Plug plants have been professionally raised in a greenhouse to ensure a good root system and excellent plant health. Here's how to get the best from them.

Lilies add an exotic touch to your garden and many varieties have a powerful, sweet fragrance that’s fantastic on summer evenings. What’s more, they’re very easy to grow and suit…

With their large, showy flowers, hydrangea plants are a superb way to bring late-summer colour into your garden. And these stately, elegant shrubs are not only prized for their blooms;…