This is a great time to love your Roses! Cut back all growth by up to two thirds, always to about 5 mm (1/4" in old terms) and with the buds facing out. Cut out obvious old stems and remove stems growing in the middle. Trim your vines! Particularly Virginia Creeper and Boston Ivy if they are against house walls (dont let them get to the roof areas!) they grow vigorously so you can cut these back hard. Pot ideas: If you plant some Dwarf gladioli (these are delicate not the usu