A binding tape (10) includes an intermediate layer (11), and a first surface layer (16) covering one surface of the intermediate layer (11). The intermediate layer (11) has a plurality of first linear members (12) arranged side by side at an angle with respect to a longitudinal direction (D1) of the binding tape (10).

A clip for fixing an agricultural ground sheet cover material, or a netting, in place comprises two inter-engageable parts, each part having a jaw at one end for gripping sheet material or netting between the jaws when the two inter-engageable parts are closed together, a locking tab on one of the inter-engageable parts, a locking bar on the other of the inter-engageable parts, and and cord engaging formations at an opposite end of at least one of the inter-engageable clip parts, adapted to grip a cord between the cord engaging formations to lock the cord to the clip.

Apparatus, systems and methods are provided for retaining irrigation line configuration relative to an array of plant containers. A plurality of irrigation line clips are configured to releasably lock to the plant containers. The plant containers are each provided with a plurality of apertures for receiving the irrigation line clips, the apertures being arranged in different locations along rims of the plant containers. The clips can be provided with a semi-ring component for use in quick attachment to an irrigation line.

A plant support system includes a support ring having at least one wall portion, and at least one support beam coupled to the at least one wall portion and configured to increase rigidity of the at least one wall portion. Further, the plant support system also includes a base coupled to the at least one wall portion and having at least one stationary clamping surface; a clamp spine having a movable clamping surface situated opposite the at least one stationary clamping surface; and a plurality of spring leaves coupled to the clamp spine and configured to bias the clamp spine.

A planter for detachably affixing and securing a pot and plant in a vertical orientation relative to a tree, the planter adapted to allow the tree to grow through the planter and blend in with surrounding vegetation.

A plant cage includes an annular base configured to surround a portion of a plant. The base includes a plurality of circumferentially spaced stake openings formed therethrough. Each of the stake openings is inclined relative to a central axis of the base. The base is formed from a first segment releasably coupled to a second segment. The plant cage further includes a plurality of stakes. Each of the stakes is configured to extend through one of the stake openings formed in the base. A first portion of each of the stakes is received in the ground and a second portion of each of the stakes extends away from the ground into a substantially conical shape.

Methods and platforms are provided for maintaining a population of natural enemies on plants, prior and/or parallel to an occurrence of respective prey pests, by associating with the plants platform(s) comprising mechanical support(s) with attached feeding elements for the natural enemies. The platform may be configured to keep the feeding elements close to but not on the plants, protecting them and enhancing the distribution efficiency and life time, while maintaining good availability of the feeding elements to the natural enemies. Various features may enhance supporting the natural enemies' population prior and/or parallel to the occurrence of the pest prey such as olfactory and/or visual cues to the feeding elements as well as sheltering elements such as artificial domatia on the surface of the mechanical supportto enhance biological pest control. Moreover, methods for preparing decapsulated Artemia cysts as feed for predatory arthropods are provided.

The grow fence garden planter and bird and small animal feeder system for planting vegetation or bird and small animal feeder in limited space by stacking in standard vertical posts and horizontal rail is disclosed. The vertical posts provide structural support to the fence and horizontal rail provide base for growing vegetation. The vertical post can be provided with metallic support for fixing on hard floor. The vegetation can be planted directly in vegetation holes in horizontal rail or can be planted in the vegetation pots. If horizontal rails of grow fence are not being used either as bird and small animal feeder or growing vegetation, the faces of the horizontal rails with holes turned in downwards direction. A feeding platform and bird bath can be also installed in the same way as vegetation pots. A lighting arrangement is provided to illuminate the system in night.

A tree/shrub protector includes a circular underground drip reservoir that may hold about seven gallons of water and extended about eighteen inches underground. It focuses water and nutrients onto a root ball to encourage downward root growth. Above ground modules include a hard shell reservoir that provides pest protection as well. Another above ground module is a wire type protective fence and/or trellis that has reservoirs as well. A second embodiment has a grill or fence having spikes driven into the ground for support. One or more water reservoirs are integrated into the fence. Variable flow drip tubes feed underground drip pipes from the reservoirs. Vertical poles have uses including tree support, holding a winter shroud, and supporting a fence and/or trellis. The fence is modular to fit inside a thin box. An optional anti-rodent spiked ring is included. All embodiments can reduce returns to a tree vendor.

A plant holder includes at least one cell which defines a plant position and which is configured to receive plant material during use. A clamp includes a clamping position in which plant material is to be clamped in the cell and an open position in which plant material is to be arranged in and/or removed from the clamp. The clamp is provided with at least one actuator which is configured to be engaged externally in order to open the clamp. A system includes such a plant holder. A method of processing a plant holder including a clamp, includes the steps of: opening the clamp; arranging plant material in the clamp and/or removing it therefrom; and closing the clamp.