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It’s a team effort
At Blooming Flora we know we can’t create this magic alone. Whilst Finn, Oliver and Richard may do the pretty stuff, there is an army of...
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Feb 21, 20241 min read
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Indian stone patio
In deciding the perfect finish for a patio we like to collaborate with our customers. This Horsforth project combined Raj Green Indian...
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Feb 17, 20241 min read
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A wildlife garden transformation
We were presented with a blank canvas in Pudsey and a brief to create a wildlife haven. Once we cleared the space, creativity commenced....
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Feb 10, 20241 min read
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From Rubble to a tranquil garden
Following the completion of a significant house extension we were invited to provide this new lawn, porcelain path and patio. With...
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Feb 3, 20241 min read
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Boundary restored
In this LS16 garden, we provided heavy duty concrete posts sunk 600mm into the ground for added strength along with highly decorative...
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Jan 27, 20241 min read
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RSPB Big Garden Bird Watch 2024
Gardens don't just need hard-landscaping, and planting, they need minibeasts, mammals and birds to help them thrive! Birds are welcome...
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Jan 20, 20241 min read
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The lawn finishes the job off nicely!
We were delighted to be asked to help transform this front garden in Adel. To compliment the contemporary block paved driveway we...
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Jan 20, 20241 min read
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Passion for porcelain
We were hugely appreciative for the opportunity to deliver this porcelain and Yorkshire walling stone project in Horsforth. With over 80...
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Jan 2, 20241 min read
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Reduce, reuse, recycle! Story of an old brick
This little set of red bricks were once an old warehouse wall in Bradford. With some cleaning and tender loving care, they now form a...
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Apr 24, 20221 min read
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A blank canvas brought to life
New build gardens are a perfect playground to express and create something bespoke and unique. This garden on Spofforth Hill in Wetherby...
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Apr 24, 20221 min read
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Shed building!
This project in LS18 delivered some desperately needed 'levelling-up' for the young family who reside here. Ugly rotten decking was...
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Feb 12, 20221 min read
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Climber damage!
Climbers look great on the side of a house and can add valuable nesting sites. If they are not regularly pruned, they can cause...
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Feb 12, 20221 min read
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Round topped Picket fencing
We were asked to provide a simple gate and fence to offer a little more security and boundary definition for a couple in Leeds 16. Posts...
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Feb 12, 20221 min read
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A complete garden revamp.
We were presented with a large open barren space that was crying out for some Blooming Flora loving. In collaboration with the customer,...
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Jan 26, 20221 min read
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Heavy Duty Planter
We created this planter to a customer's dimensions. Made form tanalised timbers, it's sure to last for decades and deliver years of joy.
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Jan 16, 20221 min read
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Two tier patio : Indian and Yorkshire stone combined!
This was a huge patio we created with a split level and steps between them and steps down to the lawn. The patio in Kandla Grey Indian...
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Jan 16, 20221 min read
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A little piece of Morocco in Roundhay
We were honoured to be asked to expand on the existing Moroccan Moorish architecture in this LS8 garden. The addition of an incredibly...
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Jan 15, 20221 min read
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Indian Stone : gets better with age.
This is Indian Stone laid more than 20 years ago by myself. The patination and lustre only improves over time. We have just repointed...
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Jan 15, 20221 min read
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W Madden Builders Merchants
2021 was a great year for Blooming Flora, but without loyal customers and a robust supply chain, we would fail. A huge thank you to W...
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Jan 7, 20221 min read
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Accessibility problems overcome!
When we were asked to help overcome a steep and inaccessible front garden in Armley, we jumped at the chance. Our customer was awaiting a...
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Jan 7, 20221 min read
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