With the increasingly ominous threat of climate change at our doorstep, it has never been so important to look after our trees, plants, flowers and wildlife. Now that springtime is here, many people will be rushing to garden centres and buying new greenery for their gardens. Irish gardeners spent a whopping 1.5 billion euros on gardening equipment, plants, flowers, tree care, tree surgery and landscaping services in 2021. This was an increase of 63% from the previous year, which is quite astounding when you think about it.
O’Kennedy Tree Care
O Kennedy tree care consists of a team of tree surgeons that have decades of experience in the industry, based in Cork. They offer a range of tree care services including
-Tree reduction, pruning and thinning
-Tree dismantling, removal and felling
-Stump grinding and wood chipping
- Crown lifting, raising, reduction and shaping
- Specialist arborist services
- Roadside works
- Rail track certification
– Sign Lighting and guarding
- Crown reduction, target pruning, dead-wooding
This superior service uses the best tree care technology meaning that the experts at O Kennedy will undertake their services quickly and efficiently, without compromising quality.
Tree Surgeons, Tree Care
It was widely considered for years that tree surgeons did more damage than good as they would cut trees down, trim the leaves and generally destroy greenery, however, this is not the case. It is pivotal to prune and thin healthy trees, and in the scenario where there is a high density of trees, some must be felled to allow even distribution of light and soil nutrients to other trees and plants. In the case of dead trees and plants, they must be removed for safety, particularly if the dead tree falling poses a risk to road users and housing inhabitants.
Trees save the bees
Bees play a critical role in our ecosystem and are responsible for pollinating a significant proportion of the world’s crops. Without them, we would not have such a beautiful green island full of trees, flowers and plants. Unfortunately, bee populations have been declining due to various factors such as habitat loss, pesticide exposure, and disease. Here are some ways we can help save the bees:
Supporting local beekeepers and purchasing honey and other bee products supports beekeepers but also helps maintain a healthy bee population. Bord Bia has also recently started a campaign where people are encouraged to create bee-friendly habitats in by planting native flowers, shrubs, and trees. O Kennedy Tree Care are expert in this area and can recommend which trees would be best for your space. In this campaign, the reduction of pesticides was also encouraged alongside the promotion of natural pest repellents that do not linger in the soil or poison the water, making the great outdoors an enjoyable place for everyone.
| Address | O’Kennedy Tree Care Turners Cross, Co. Cork |
| Telephone Numbers | 021 431 6364 086 819 5857 |
| Website | www.okennedytreecare.ie |