Why a spring pruning makes sense
There are several good reasons why you should prefer spring pruning:
- Protect perennials from cold and frost
- Prevent beds that are too bare in winter
- attractive fruit and seed heads
- Benefits for birds and beneficial insects
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Cold and frost protection
The fact is that uncut perennials are better protected from the cold and frost. In particular, you should never cut frost-sensitive plants in autumn.
No bare beds in winter
Late blooming perennials do not even need to be cut in autumn. This is only necessary for species that sprout very early. That is why it is advisable to let late bloomers stand over the winter in order to enjoy a beautiful sight when you look into your garden this season as well.
Attractive fruit and seed pods
Speaking of enjoying the beautiful sight: Some perennials inspire in winter with beautiful fruit and seed heads, which are a real feast for the eyes, especially when covered with hoarfrost or snow.
Benefits for birds and beneficial insects
The dried up seed heads of the perennials are an important source of food for birds in the cool season. In addition, beneficial insects find practical winter quarters in it.
Recommendation: Cut evergreen perennials like the golden strawberry or the Candytuft only back in autumn when they grow excessively.
Important: Diseased parts of the plant should always be removed in autumn to prevent diseases.
What to consider when pruning in spring
Make absolutely sure that To be pruned early in autumn. In general, it is important not to shorten any fresh shoots - this would endanger the flowering. Here are some more essentials about the tool:
- Use one to cut the perennials Secateurs or perennial sickle. The latter is ideal as it cuts many stalks at once. With robust ground cover you can also use Pole hedge trimmer grab this as a Scythe to use. To do this, simply bend the cutting head appropriately.
- Only use sharp tools to cut the perennials properly and not to crush them.
- When cutting roses, the scissors must be completely clean and disinfected in order not to transmit any pathogens.
- Clean the tools used immediately after cutting the perennials so that the sap does not dry out.
