Cheshire West: Mum and daughter launch new gardening business

Julie Clark, 51, and daughter Caitlin, 20, have launched a new business, Bloomin Heck Gardeners.

The duo, who live in Northwich, have gravelled patios and tidied up overgrown gardens for the elderly and disabled.

The pair pride themselves on being a bit different.

Caitlin and Julie Clark

"We needed something catchy to call ourselves," said Julie. "My daughter came up with our name.

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"We've always been interested in growing plants and flowers.

Flowers planted by Bloomin Heck Gardeners

"We get on very well together. My daughter does lots of research, she's the brains behind the outfit.

"We're happy to come and do the mucky jobs people don't want to do themselves."

The duo create low maintenance gardens for the elderly and disabled

Former Rudheath Senior Academy student Caitlin quit her job at a supermarket to escape from stress.

"It's made a big difference to my mood," said Caitlin. "I love being able to bring a bit of colour into gardens for people who are no longer able to look after them.

Flowers planted by Bloomin Heck Gardeners

"It's a really proud moment when someone thanks you. We love being at the heart of the community."

Julie, who has another daughter Aimee, 13, cares for elderly relatives and was keen to tackle a new challenge.

Caitlin and Julie Clark

"We can turn our hand to most things," said Julie. "It's very rewarding to see the difference you can make."

In their spare time they clean up the neighbourhood.

The pair trimmed back an overgrown hedge to create access for wheelchair users on the ramp opposite Sainsbury's.

They help out at the 'secret garden' on Oak Street, bestowed to the community by the family of Rod Inwood who died in 2020, and tended by Alison Allum, of Transition Northwich.

Flowers planted by Bloomin Heck Gardeners

"We love doing things for the community," said Julie. "There are a lot of overgrown hedges which block paths. We cut them back to help the elderly and disabled."

During lockdown, they transformed their own garden, building two huge planters.

"It's been a horrible couple of years for lots of people," said Julie. "We want to create places where people can sit out and relax and enjoy flowers.

"Hopefully next spring, if our business takes off we can employ someone else."

For more details visit Bloomin Heck Gardeners on Facebook.