Overview
- Germany’s nature law permits heavier hedge work from October to February, with radical cuts prohibited from 1 March to 30 September.
- Conifers and other evergreens should receive a second, moderate cut in October so wounds harden before winter.
- Deciduous hedges such as hornbeam and privet are best pruned in October–November on dry, frost‑free days, avoiding severe reductions.
- Autumn raspberries are typically cut to ground after the final harvest, though some advisors now recommend waiting until leaf fall or late winter in frost‑free weather.
- Currants need species‑specific post‑harvest cuts and roses only a light trim for winter protection, with nest checks and sharp, clean tools urged to limit disease and legal risk.