i'm steve mcshane with mcshane's nursery and landscape supply, ready to demystify the number one question that comes into the university of california--how do i prune my roses? we're gonna discuss pruning, care and maintenance, and of course, more than anything, the right tools for the trade. let's discuss that quickly. the tools for the trade. the first thing you're gna need--a good set of pruning shears. these here, ars, 25 bucks at your local nursery, or less. a good motion, easy to get in and out of, and replaceable parts. surgical ainless steel. these are gonna be your biggest friend, your most important friend, so get something that's got good balance and fits well. in addition to pruning shears, you may need some whoppers. depending on how big that rose bush is, something like this could come in handy. and even a distance pruner like this guy. this will get right in there and help you take care of hard-to-reach branches, spindly material you just don't want. and for a lot of people, they want rose pruning gloves that will protect your wrists from getting scratched and eaten alive.

steve mcshane here, mcshane's nursery and landscape supply introducing a topic important for every gardener--hardscape. think about overcoming drought or weeds. so many options, too-- there's decorative stone, there's flagstone, and there's pavers. let's start with the most inexpensive and easy topic, and that's decorative stone. look at this beautiful cal gold or this ginger or dolomite, all made of stones from california. one thing i always mention to people--don't forget the weed fabric. 2 or 3 inches down, this will prevent you from overcoming your garden with lots and lots and lots of weeds. as a new lawn decorative stone, there's also flagstone, available in so many colors. it's got endless applications. here you can see some beautiful sandstone. this is a three rivers tumble--or this quartzite. available these days is even veneer stone, cut to fit right on the side of your home or a hearth--lots an lots of applications. and with some easy tools, some mortar, and some concrete, and a sponge, it's easy to install. the next hardscape is pavers--real popular. think about that old concrete driveway that you can put over with something beautiful like this. textured and available in a lot of different colors, the pigment goes down quite a bit, l