On the one hand they were up front about a delay in delvering a tree fern from June this year - to July 2023 - next year. And then the tree fern came anyway in August this year - but scheduled while...
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Amy
Dobies
3 years ago
We do apologise that there was some confusion with regards to your tree fern, we can see that a substitute was arranged instead which is how the order was able to get out to you quicker and we can see that you were happy with this and we apologise that the letters were sent out incorrectly. Our website should have clear growing guides to help you to care for your plant and we apologise if you were not aware of this. Kind Regards, Amy, Dobies Customer Care
Trusted Customer
3 years ago
Hello Amy,
I can see no growing guide on your website for tree ferns. Your original offer did not make it clear that there would be no roots or fronds - and just a trunk. The slip of paper provided with the tree ferns was minimal and inadequate. Any link to the growing guide should have been explicit and the link provided. I am not convinced that these trunks are going to take. Perhaps you can give assurrance on that. Have I just wasted an awful lot of money?
Nick
Naomi
Dobies
3 years ago
I am sorry if you were not aware of the way in which this product is supplied.
The growing instruction regarding the Australian Tree Fern are not on our website so I do apologise. I have copied below some information you may find useful.
Plant Dicksonia Antarctica plants in reliably moist, rich fertile, preferably acid soil. Choose a damp sheltered position in dappled or semi shade. A woodland situation is ideal. Alternatively, plant Tree Ferns in containers of humus rich soil that can be moved outdoors in summer and returned to a greenhouse or conservatory over winter.
Tree Ferns originate from the humid forests of Australia where they enjoy high levels of rainfall. When growing Tree Ferns it is recommended that the entire crown and stem be sprayed with water regularly, even after establishment. A liquid fertiliser can be applied in the same way from the second year after planting. During hot weather the trunk should be watered daily to maintain adequate moisture levels.
Dicksonia Antarctica is hardy to -5C (23F). To protect it from particularly cold winter weather, pack the crown with straw and hold in place with chicken wire, in late autumn before tying up the fronds and wrapping the entire plant and stem with horticultural fleece, do not use bubble wrap as this will keep the plant too damp and may rot it. Unwrap it once or twice throughout winter to turn the straw and discourage mould.
If there are any problems with the development of this product please do not hesitate to contact our customer care team directly. Kindest regards, Naomi, Dobies Customer Care.
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Ann Wilson
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3 years ago
What Ann Wilson said about Dobies:
Super healthy plants
Ordered Two plants , fantastic value on a deal. Arrived within a couple days, well packaged and super healthy. Very pleased and will be keeping an eye on this site for future purchases.
Megan
Dobies
3 years ago
This has made our day! We are thrilled to hear you are happy with the plants received, thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful review with us. Kindest regards, Meg. Dobies customer care.
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Eric Morgan
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3 years ago
What Eric Morgan said about Dobies:
Well packed and safely delivered. Pity one can't say the same about teh conditions of plants received from Dobies
Megan
Dobies
3 years ago
Thank you for taking the time to share your 5 star review, we are grateful for your feedback regarding our service. Please accept our sincerest apologies for any inconvenience caused during previous orders. Kindest regards, Meg. Dobies customer care
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Hilary Tait
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3 years ago
What Hilary Tait said about Dobies:
Dobies are FAB!
As always fabulous fast and efficient service. Items are of excellent quality. I have recently purchased seeds for an oriental poppy..if you have never seen any have a look at Dobies online...
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Megan
Dobies
3 years ago
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a lovely review with our community. We are over the moon to hear you are happy with the fast and efficient service received and the standard of products we offer. We are grateful to hear you would recommend us to others and we can not wait to pass your wonderful comments onto our team! Thank you again for for sharing your feedback, Kindest regards, Meg. Suttons customer care. 🌸
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Trusted Customer
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3 years ago
Great!
Excellent service and plants. I will use them again.
Amy
Dobies
3 years ago
Thank you for your wonderful review! We hope that your plants bring much joy. Kind Regards, Amy, Dobies Customer Care
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Janet Savill
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3 years ago
What Janet Savill said about Dobies:
Always buy from Dobies!
I have been bbuying from Dobies for many years! always fantastic, super-quick service. Beauiful plants!
Amy
Dobies
3 years ago
Thank you for your wonderful review! We are pleased to hear that you have been consistently happy with the service received and that you have been delighted with the quality of plants received, we appreciate your repeat custom. Kind Regards, Amy, Dobies Customer Care
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Sandra
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3 years ago
What Sandra said about Dobies:
Beautiful large plug plants
The 3 large plugs were delivered promptly to my address.
They were put outside, & watered from the top of the container, they arrived in.
I had problems getting into the green plastic holder, due to...
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Amy
Dobies
3 years ago
Thank you for your review. It is great to hear that you were delighted with the size of plants on arrival, we are sorry to hear that you had some issues with removal but it is great to hear that once this was resolved your plants are now growing well. Kind Regards, Amy, Dobies Customer Care
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Richard Lyons
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3 years ago
What Richard Lyons said about Dobies:
Hot days shipping mishap
I ordered 6 wisteria plants from Dobies and 3 of them were in poor condition upon arrival. The shipping procedure was done during the hottest days of the year thus far. The state of the plants had...
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Amy
Dobies
3 years ago
Thank you for your wonderful review. It is always disappointing when our plants arrive in less than prime condition and we are sorry that this was the case with your order. It is great to hear that you were delighted with the response from our Customer Service Team and that you were pleased with the replacements that were sent out to you. We appreciate your great comments and feedback. Kind Regards, Amy, Dobies Customer Care
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Trusted Customer
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3 years ago
Excellent
I have purchased several items over the past and this time I purchased a specific dwarf tree originally from Australia but now available here , it’s so far doing extremely well, I received it well...
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Amy
Dobies
3 years ago
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are pleased to hear that we were able to supply your preferred item and that it is growing well having arrived well packaged and as expected, we appreciate your great feedback and hope it continues to thrive. Kind Regards, Amy, Dobies Customer Care
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Sonia Morris
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3 years ago
What Sonia Morris said about Dobies:
plants
one plant fine and one plant did not survive its journey
Amy
Dobies
3 years ago
Thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear that one of the plants was not up to our expected standard, if you are ever concerned with the condition of the plants received please do get in touch with our Customer Service Team direct who will be happy to resolve any issues for you. Kind Regards, Amy, Dobies Customer Care
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