A plant protector includes four wall parts, which are connected to one another to form a tube shaped like the jacket of a prism. In this case, the wall parts are connected to one another up to one edge of the plant protector, so that the wall parts can pivot relative to one another in order to form the tube. The edges of the wall parts initially not connected to one another and adjoining the other edge of the plant protector are connected to one another using plug-in connections. The wall parts and the other components of the plant protector can consist of pressed wood fibers and/or wood shavings.

A sapling protector having a truncated cone-shaped metal tube formed from a flexible electrolytic tinplate and/or electrolytic chromium coated steel metal sheet is provided. The sapling protector also includes at least one fastener and is perforated with a plurality of holes. The truncated cone-shaped metal tube of the sapling protector also has a coating on the outer surface of the metal sheet and the edges of the metal sheet are hemmed so as to limit the presence of sharp edges and provide a safe device. The sapling is recyclable, ecofriendly, reusable, and safe; it may be used for multiple growing seasons; and may be transferable between new saplings over the course of multiple years. The corresponding method of protecting a tree sapling and sapling protector kit are also provided.

A rose bush cover assembly for protecting a rose bush during inclement weather includes a wire frame that has a plurality of pointed ends and each of the pointed ends can be inserted into ground thereby anchoring the wire frame to the ground. Moreover, the wire frame has a cylindrical shape to surround a rose bush. A cone is molded over the wire frame to cover the rose bush when the wire frame is positioned around the rose bush. The cone is comprised of a thermally insulating material to protect the rose bush from cold temperatures. Additionally, the cone has a darkened color to absorb solar energy thereby warming the rose bush when the cone is positioned around the rose bush.

Disclosed is an apparatus for supporting a plant to be grown in the ground. More particularly, the invention relates to a drill head, a drilling apparatus and a system for planting a plant. Also disclosed are methods for planting a plant.

A folding plant protection cage apparatus for protecting plants from animals includes a set of three hinged side pairs each including a pair of panels comprising a left panel and a right panel each comprising a panel frame and a panel face extending from a top edge to a bottom edge and from an outer edge to an inner edge. A door frame is coupled to the panel face. An access door is hingingly coupled to the door frame. A plurality of inner hinges joins the inner edge of each of the left panel and the right panel. A plurality of outer hinge knuckles couples the outer edge of the panel frame of adjacent side pairs. A lid is hexagonal and selectively engageable with the top edge of each panel frame of set of hinged side pairs.

A folding plant protection cage apparatus for protecting plants from animals includes a set of three hinged side pairs each comprising a pair of panels comprising a left panel and a right panel each comprising a panel frame and a panel face extending from a top edge to a bottom edge and from an outer edge to an inner edge. A door frame is coupled to the panel face. An access door is hingingly coupled to the door frame. A plurality of inner hinges joins the inner edge of each of the left panel and the right panel. A plurality of outer hinge knuckles couples the outer edge of the panel frame of adjacent side pairs. A lid is hexagonal and selectively engageable with the top edge of each panel frame of set of hinged side pairs.

A plant bulb protection assembly includes a tube has a first end that is tapered to penetrate ground. The tube has an inside diameter that is sufficient to accommodate a plant bulb and surround the plant bulb when the tube is inserted into ground. The tube is comprised of a resilient material to inhibit being chewed or otherwise penetrated by a rodent thereby protecting the plant bulb from being eaten by the rodent. A cage is coupled to the tube to inhibit rodents from entering the tube from above the ground. A retainer is coupled to the tube and a grapple is movably coupled to the tube. The grapple is positioned on an opposite side of the tube with respect to the retainer. Moreover, the grapple releasably engages the retainer on an adjacent one of the tubes with respect to the tube on which the grapple is positioned.

The invention relates to a plate-shaped structure for cultivating one or more plants. The plate-shaped structure (1) may optionally collect moisture from the atmosphere and comprises a generally flat upper surface (30) provided with a cavity (31, 32, 33) for holding plant material. The cavity has a sidewall (41, 42, 43) and a bottom portion (51, 52, 53). Further, the bottom portion includes an aperture. In use, the plate shaped structure can cover a reservoir (10) or can be placed on the soil. Optionally, the plate-shaped structure comprises a drain opening (35) with a floating cap and a covering cap so as to allow moisture to flow through the drain opening while minimizing evaporation. Further, the plate-shaped structure may have a cap structure (84) at its periphery for clampingly receiving the upwardly extending exterior sidewall of the reservoir. The plate-shaped structure can be fixed to the reservoir using protrusions (57 a-c, 58a-c) traversing corresponding openings.

A tree protection system including a flexible UV-stable first layer including a plurality of openings between about 5 mm and about 9 mm formed therein, the first layer configured to protectively surround at least a base of a tree, and a unitary fastener adapted to secure overlapping opposed portions of the first layer together during protectively surrounding the at least a base of a tree in response to application of a single force directed toward the opposed portions.

An apparatus for helping plant growth, including a first tube having a cross-section and a width to accommodate lateral growth, and having a length to surround at least half the height of the foliage and at least half the depth of the roots. The first tube has a top and bottom end, the bottom end having attachment features that engage with the attachment features of a removably attachable bottom to form a nursery pot. The first tube is cylindrical or square with a length of 10 to 14 inches, and a diameter or width of 10 inches, the corresponding removably attachable bottom being similarly sized and shaped. A second tube has a similarly shaped cross-section, with a width 1-3 inches wider and a length 1-3 inches longer than the first tube. A method for growing plants from seedlings and a set of tubes for helping plant growth are also presented.