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I wouldn't worry, have cut Laurel in January with no problems.
agree with Peter, cutting them later is fine. And much less likely to be inconvenienced by wasps or nesting pigeons whilst trimming. With daylength shorter a large job may need splitting over more than 1 day. If the hedge is wet in the morning I will blast a lot of the water off first with a blower. Tend to get a sweet spot in the middle of the day where working conditions are perfect so I keep lunchtime and breaks to a minimum and crack on. Conifers I notice are much less resinous and more pleasant to trim in winter. Heard those can be scorched by a harsh frost soon after cutting but never had that on mine as winter generally mild these days
Cheers both. There are some other hedges amongst the Laurels and I'm sure they can be cut in November. As Billybop says, winter's are generally mild these days. Planning into November helps me considerably. All I have to do is let the customers know and hopefully they won't be too annoyed.
Yes rightly or wrongly, personally I might prioritise the most annoyed clients first. And/or the small quicker jobs. Later, the more flexible customers who really aren't too fussed when the hedge is done and are prepared to wait. There is also the option if too much on and your work is local, of going round and just cutting the side of the hedge then going back later for the more time consuming top.Myself in that scenario would assure them they get the bill only once the work is finished. But that depends on your cash flow situation. These jobs are relatively straightforward but scheduling them isn't. As you say, communication is key
I just keep going until finished whatever the weather or time of year and no issues
i nearly always do mine in November, just avoid frost if you can