In October, you should definitely grab the pruning shears, because five plants benefit from pruning this month.
According to the Federal Nature Conservation Act, you can cut hedges again in Germany from October 1st.
Because from March to September there is a risk that animals will nest in the plants.
But other plants also benefit from pruning in October.
Pruning in October: Five plants need it
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Conifers in particular benefit from pruning in October.
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In the garden, October is all about pruning.
As reported by the
Norddeutsche Rundfunk
(NDR), the following trees in particular benefit from pruning in October:
conifers like hedges
ornamental trees
roses
Lawn
perennials
Conifers such as thuja, pine or spruce are not only popular as hedge plants that protect against prying neighbors – the evergreen coniferous trees are also convincing as solitary plants.
In October you should prune the relatively fast-growing plants, even if you have already lent a hand in spring.
As a popular garden plant that reaches considerable heights, spruce hedges in particular benefit from pruning in autumn.
Don't prune conifers too late, however, as frost can damage the plant.
You can find even more exciting garden topics in the regular newsletter of our partner 24garten.de.
Opinions differ when it comes to pruning perennials in autumn: while the
NDR
does not consider this to be necessary for herbaceous plants, the YouTube channel
master consultation hour with Ruth
sees it differently.
According to gardener Ruth, you should not cut the perennials close to the ground, but cutting back the upper shoots will help to keep them healthy.
Insects and other animals also have a retreat where they can hibernate.
In the case of an infestation with powdery mildew, a cut also makes sense, as Ruth reports.
Autumn in the garden: ten jobs that are now pending before winter
In autumn you should definitely clear the gutters of leaves.
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Even the (emptied) garden hose overwinters better in a warm place.
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If you have a garden pond, you should switch off technology such as the pond pump and filter system, clean them and store them in a warm place.
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Ice preventers in the pond never allow the water to freeze completely and allow fish to always have enough oxygen, even in shallow water.
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Hands putting leaves in a full leaf bin. It is best to collect leaves after the first frost.
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A slightly rusted faucet.
You should also shut off the water line to the outside faucet from the inside and open the faucet so that no damage occurs.
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A man watering a plant. Watering cans should be emptied before the first frost and also kept upside down to prevent snow from entering.
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An apple tree is being pruned. You should prune fruit trees again in October so that they gather strength for spring.
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Endive salad in a greenhouse.
If you use a greenhouse for Mediterranean plants, insulation is necessary.
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Lawn in the sun. The lawn should be mowed again in the fall.
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You should also mow and fertilize the lawn again before the frost.
Roses can be cut in half in the bed or tub, as the
NDR
knows.
List of rubrics: © Kantaruk Agnieszka/Imago
