GREEN-FINGERED gardeners from Ayr and Prestwick have been digging for victory in the annual Cardwell Gardenfest competition.

The winners of the popular gardening contest run by the business, near Gourock, have been announced.

Each of the successful gardeners was presented with a trophy and certificate, along with a £50 gift voucher.

Ian Sloan, from Prestwick, won the Best Overall Garden prize and Helen Westwood, from Ayr, won the Nature and Wildlife Friendly Garden category.

Gardeners were asked to submit a maximum of three photographs per category they wanted to enter.

Judges in this year’s Gardenfest competition were Cardwell Garden Centre director Kieran Gallagher and gardening expert George Irvine.

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Kieran said: “Some of the gardens we have seen this year were simply stunning.

“And what makes them even more amazing is the terrible weather we’ve had this summer, which certainly hasn’t been all that kind to gardeners.

“It’s heartening to see that gardening as a hobby is alive and well and there are lots of enthusiasts out there creating fabulous gardens.

“Well done to the winners and everyone who entered. It wasn’t an easy job judging the entries.”

Go to Cardwell’s Facebook page to see photographs of the winners and their gardens.