By Barleymead
United Kingdom 
Thank you, yes I do live in the south and usually cut them back to the ground once new growth starts to emerge in the Spring when the chance of frost has gone.
1 Mar, 2014
Answers
Like MG said, post it in the comments box below the responses.
That way, the people that answered your question will see your response.
Posted separately nobody knows what the response is about.
Welcome to GoY.
2 Mar, 2014
I remember the question - and yes, carry on doing what you normally do, don't risk doing it yet.
2 Mar, 2014
Barleymead, if this is your response to someone's answer yo a question you posted then you need to add it as an answer to the original question…
1 Mar, 2014