Source: https://www.tidytowns.ie/u_reports/2018/cork-west/2018-County-Cork_West-Skibbereen-693.pdf
“The range and quality of landscaping schemes to be seen in Skibbereen on adjudication day revealed that your committee have been very busy with projects under this category. The use of colourful landscape beds and planters to enhance key points throughout the town such as the Square and the space to the front of the Library and the courthouse is acknowledged. The landscaped beds (and seating areas) enhance the square in the centre of the town while the shrubs and trees in the permanent beds at the Library and the Skibbereen Adult Education Centre provide further interest. The well-stocked hanging baskets and raining flower boxes in front of the Courthouse provide warm summer colours on this key approach to your town. The newly planted beds opposite the playground of North Street looked bright and fresh during our visit. The nice planters and treeplanting in front of the Aldi store also looked well. While the impact of the colourful seasonal planting is appreciated, it is recommended that a greater proportion of perennials and evergreens is considered for permanent planting beds– such as those in the square. Additional perennials and evergreens will provide you with a number of advantages including greater year round colour and lower maintenance and watering requirements. We were delighted to see that the roundabouts were replanted and well maintained as their attractive appearance helps to create a positive first impression of Skibbereen. It is also pleasing to see that additional tree planting (in partnership with the schools) is taking place and the Herbville initiative (started by the Sustainable Skibbereen group and helped by Mens Shed) is applauded. We also enjoyed seeing the interesting Currach planted feature at the Lidl roundabout and the planting at the old Forge garden. The park surrounding the playground also looked well with its mature trees, trimmed grass and colourful clumps of roses in bloom. Don’t forget that it is an identified priority of your wildlife strategy to develop a bee and bird haven in Skibbereen and this objective can be supported by undertaking pollinator friendly planting in your landscaping schemes.”
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