[header] How to deadhead roses [title] Gather the tools you'll need to deadhead. [step] You will need a sharp, clean pair of shears, gardening gloves, and a large bucket to haul away your clippings. [substeps] Your shears should be able to make very clean cuts, but can be small enough to be held in your hand and make precise cuts. 
Invest in gloves that cover not only your hands but your forearms as well. Some rose bushes are very thick and tall, and will require you to reach into the bush to prune certain roses.