Tips, tricks and hints

When is the best time to cut?

The ideal time to cut potted plants cannot be generally determined. It varies from plant to plant and is also of the shape of the Overwintering your potted plants addicted.

The pruning in spring

If you have your container plants outside overwinter in the garden then a pruning in spring is usually the best solution. The (faded) green is a ideal frost protection in winter that you shouldn't be without. Do not cut sensitive plants too early, but only when no more significant night frosts are to be expected.

The pruning in autumn

Should your container plants winter in a frost-free place Winter quarters then the plants can be cut in autumn. If the space in the winter quarters is (very) limited, this may even be necessary. But then you should make sure that you get your Container plants in spring

not too soon again bring outside. In the case of frost-sensitive plants, you should definitely wait for the ice saints.

Special case of sick plants

You should prune back sick potted plants immediately if this is necessary. If you do not remove parts of plants that are infected with fungi, for example, the plant may perish. Dry twigs and shoots can also be cut off at any time of the year.

What should I pay attention to when pruning?

Always work with clean and sharp tools when pruning and always cut appropriately. There are a variety of different container plants, some of which can be stimulated to a second flowering by a targeted pruning.

The essentials in brief:

• use clean and sharp tools
• cut each plant as needed
• Cut back in autumn (only) in frost-free wintering