This florists opened up on Bury New Road about a year ago - to stiff competition from Array of…read moreBlossom and Margaret's Florist. West Side Story type dancing gang wars could have ensued. But happily Robie's Flowers has managed to carve out a little customer base without treading on too many daffodils. It is a 'bespoke' florist and you can see the difference as soon as you walk in - they sell a lot of exotic flowers, orchids, things like that. Up to as many as 50 different types of flowers, most imported from Holland this is where to go for something a bit different. The shop itself, never mind the beautiful flowers that provide handy decoration, is sophisticated in its own way despite the traditional tudor style black and white exterior. I for one think it a good thing that owner Robie Flood stole his gem of a florists away from Middleton and brought it to (more enlightened?) Prestwich.

Lots of Florists can make nice floral arrangements. That's not what this one did they blew us all…read moreaway with the most imaginative, stunning creations! Everything was artfully placed together... You can tell these guys have a passion for what they do it shines out in their displays. My sons wedding was stylish and tasteful thanks in no small part to Robies!

I used this florist last year as I wanted to send something special to my mother on Mother's Day…read morewhilst I wasn't in Manchester. They were very helpful on the phone as I tried to remember what flowers my mother does and does not like - carnations, gerbers - I'm a novice. Array of Blossom's motto of adding a personal touch to their service really is true. It was easy enough to specify the flowers and price (around £40) that I wanted to spend and they made up a bouquet specially for me. I never got to see it obviously as I wasn't around but my mum definitely liked the surprise and there were no difficulties with delivery on Mother's Day as I've actually had in the past with other florists. Get it right: like these guys. Their shop on Bury New Road is cute with small potted plants too, ready to take home. They would also be fabulous for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays and christenings - all floral services which they offer.

From the owner: all aspects of fresh flowers for any occasion, funeral flowers our speciality,…read morewe also sell silk flowers, balloons, teddies, vases, plants.

Crosbie's is the Interflora that my dad and I used to drive down to when we were getting Mum…read moreflowers - be it birthdays, anniversaries or just the weekend. For most of the time I lived in my Prestwich family home there were flowers on our walnut dining room table or the matching walnut sideboard. And most of these came from Crosbie's. They do crazy, expensive bouquets here but that's not what we came for. We came for beautiful, simple bunches that wouldn't break the bank yet would brighten up the scene in our house. The staff here are lovely and helpful. They know when to advise and when to just sit back and let you go round the whole shop three times before deciding on the prettiest.

From the owner: Crosbies Specialities are well made modern and traditional floral gifts, wedding flowers, funeral…read moretributes, we also stock a range of wines, champagnes, balloons, chocs and soft toys. A vast local delivery area plus U.K. and worldwide deliveries are avalible.

I have been using Sunny Bank florist for more years than I can remember but the last 15 years I…read morehave been living overseas and they have continued to provide an excellent service with prompt delivery of fresh flowers no matter what the occasion.

Needed to have something delivered for a family birthday at 3 day's notice. Only problem is that…read morethe relative is allergic to most flowers. Jemma helpfully reommended a plant arrangement with some orchids and I took a shine to the style of the Pure and Simple arrangement on the website. Jemma took it from there and created a truly dazzling arrangement with fresh flowers on the day of delivery and which were received with delight. It makes such a refreshing change to see real creativity and flair in this industry rather than just seeing the same old arrangements trotted out. Will certainly use again.

Every Girl loves flowers, and they have lovely flowers in here, the smaller bunches are well within…read moremost peoples budgets (from as little as £2.99) so there is no excuse! Lovely bunches, the florist who puts them together has a great talent becase the colours and flowers themselves are arranged beautifully.

These guys produced one of the most beautiful bouquets I have ever ordered before. They will add…read moreLittle touches that really make a difference such as diamante pins and butterflies. The owners are really passionate about flower arranging and will give you tips on how to get the best out of your flowers. The shop is beautiful and flowers are always fresh. If your looking to really impress someone this should be your first port of call.

Row's petals is absolutely gorgeous. It isn't just a florist. Yes, they sell flowers, plants and…read morevases, but they also offer giftware, candles, balloons, teddies, hand-made cards and even antique furniture! It's like walking into someone's private residence. The flowers themselves are stunning. Always fresh and always well arranged, they're hand-tied, accessorised and posed in purpose-made bags. You can tell that this place is an all-woman show, and I love that.

Rooted on Quay Street close to the famous Coronation Street set, Flower Style is a floral paradise…read more I popped in there last week to buy a bouquet for my friend Helen who has thoughtfully provided me with a gorgeous god-son. The exterior is so inviting with topiary plants framing an almost Parisian green entrance. The lady who greeted me knew exactly what I wanted. Hardly a flower buff, I requested an unusual exotic arrangement and I was shown the most incredible array of worldwide flowers. Service was quick and the flowers were so beautiful that I wanted to keep them for myself. The choice of flowers is extensive, curious, unusual and alluring. The bouquet was reasonably priced at £40 and it was made to look extra special. This is designer floristry at high street prices and Flower Style is a keepsake for my blackberry.

TL;DR - Quirky shop and cafe, and a brilliant addition to Prestwich…read more Another sign of the resurgence of Prestwich sees the opening of the Nonsense store on Bury New Road. It's not a huge unit, but it's neatly laid out and rather than trying to sell a bit of everything, they've got a nicely curated selection of items. In the window and along the left hand wall are a huge array of succulents and air plants plus various options for planting them - pots, vases and hanging mounts. The table in the centre hosts various ornaments and trinkets, and the right hand wall features various gifts including a section dedicated to children. Also, we now have a place in Prestwich for picking up the latest copy of Monocle! Perhaps the nicest part of it all is that everything is very reasonably priced. The rear of the store is a coffee shop - family friendly with a large wall covered in chalk board paint so that the kids can entertain themselves. I've not had chance to try it out myself yet, but plan to do so very soon.