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- May I prune my shrubs in winter?
- Which shrubs are cut in winter?
- Does the winter cut also have disadvantages?
- What do I have to pay attention to during winter season?
- The essentials in brief:
- Tips
In case of frost should not be cut
May I prune my shrubs in winter?
There are no legal restrictions on pruning shrubs during the winter months. So you can cut at will. On the other hand, you can cut only slightly in summer, a radical cut is not allowed for reasons of bird protection.
Which shrubs are cut in winter?
In winter, you can cut well the shrubs that bloom only in summer or autumn.The pruning of hedges is also often done during the winter months. Evergreen shrubs such as thuja or cherry laurel can be pruned in principle in every season.
Does the winter cut also have disadvantages?
For some shrubs, pruning in winter can certainly cause damage. This applies above all to early flowering plants and shrubs that bloom on the so-called old wood, that is, on impulses from the previous year. If these shrubs are cut back too much, then at least the following year the flower will be out.
Too radical pruning in late autumn or winter, however, also carries the risk of frost damage. If the circumcised shoots freeze, which can happen occasionally, then these can hardly be further circumcised. Therefore, you should be careful in winter.
What do I have to pay attention to during winter season?
Do not prune your trees and shrubs when it is frosty because frozen wood splinters very easily. It is therefore better to wait for a frost-free day for the cutting work in the garden, ideal are minimum temperatures of at least + 5 ° C. Cut in the morning, then the cuts heal better and cover very sensitive shrubs as a precaution.
To avoid any bruising or injury to the shoots to be cut, always use sharp secateurs and / or saws for pruning. A thorough cleaning of the tool prevents the transmission of any existing germs.
The essentials in brief:
Tips
Do not cut too radically in the winter and not into the old wood. This leaves enough room to eliminate any frost damage.