Exhibitors
Back-to-back Gardens
West Kilbride Environmental Group
A Garden for Cat Lovers & their Cats
Designer: Angus A J Starling
Sponsors: Bayer PLC, Airtricity PLC, Purina Nestlé, Your Cat magazine
Contractor: Quality Landscapes
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The theme of this garden is cat lovers and their cats. The garden is designed with both owners and their feline companions in mind, to provide a mutually harmonious space.
This is a safe, entertaining environment to encourage cats to remain in the garden, reducing the incidence of road traffic accidents and avoiding annoyance to neighbours. The garden allows owners to interact with their pets during their leisure time, and provides peace of mind during working hours.
The needs of the owner are catered for by the provision of a raised deck relaxation area, which includes a parasol. The surrounding planting creates a relaxed mood, enhanced by the subtle splashing of the water feature.
For cats, the garden is a haven, with respite areas, tempting foliage to provide shade, different structural levels, toys to keep them stimulated and beneficial plants to aid digestion.
The Zen-like design enhances the purpose of this garden, where the different elements combine to create a sanctuary for body and mind, pet and owner.