Houseplants are a great way to brighten up any home and help provide clean air and, depending on the variety you choose, many require little more than watering, feeding and the occasional re-potting.
Spring is one of the traditional planting times in a gardener’s calendar and a great time to establish roses in your garden, but roses are actually easier to maintain than most people realise and you can plant containerised roses at any time, as long as the soil isn’t frozen or water logged.
Many everyday plants have medicinal properties that can be used to cure ailments ranging from insect bites to depression.
Dobbies has a passion for plants and a belief that gardening can and should be a part of everyone’s lives.
Eat greens and be green!
Sometimes it is good to let nature lend a helping hand in your garden. From pollinators to pest control, the wildlife you attract to your garden can determine what grows and what does not.
Whether you’re an avid fish keeper or are simply looking to add an interesting feature to your garden, these are the first steps to achieving the ideal garden pond.
Although preventable if you take a few sensible precautions, unfortunately a minority of gardeners can suffer injuries, particularly to the back.
