A plant cover device (630, 730) may include an enclosure (631, 731) having panels (204, 634A) coupled together to define a plant-receiving cavity. Each of the panels (204, 634A) has a major mesh surface (635A), and a seam (208, 302, 636A) extending along a peripheral edge (646A) of the major mesh surface (635A), Adjacent panels (634A) are coupled together at respective seams (636A). The enclosure (631, 731) may include a first fastener (637, 640) adjacent the peripheral edge (646A) of a respective panel (634A, 634B). The plant cover device (630, 730) may have a base (100, 632) coupled to the enclosure (631, 731) and including a solid major surface (638) extending radially outward, and a second fastener (637, 640) carried by the solid major surface (638) and extending radially. The plant cover device (630, 730) may also include a support (633, 733) extending vertically from a ground surface to an apex of the enclosure (631, 731). The first fastener (637, 640) and the second fastener (637, 640) may be aligned and configured to provide access to the plant-receiving cavity.

Some embodiments relate to a kit for forming a plant support. The kit may comprise: a plurality of polymer ring strips, each formable into a respective ring; a plurality of polymer stake sleeves, each sleeve defining an elongate channel to receive a stake therethrough and each sleeve defining a plurality of slots sized to receive at least a portion of a respective ring strip therethrough, the slots being defined at spaced locations along a sleeve length of each sleeve; and a plurality of polymer stakes, each stake being sized to fit through the elongate channel and having a stake length greater than the sleeve length, wherein each stake has a first end and an opposite second end, and wherein a lengthwise rigidity of the stake is sufficient to cooperate with the sleeves and ring strips to form the plant support when the first ends of the stakes are submerged in soil along with at least a portion of the sleeves.

A novel collapsible plant support includes a collapsible coil adapted to rest on a flat surface. In a particular embodiment, the collapsible plant support includes a plurality of vertical support structures coupled to the collapsible coil so as to provide additional support. In another particular embodiment, a collapsible plant support includes plant receptacle receiving element that supports both a collapsible coil and also a plant receptacle. In a more particular embodiment, the plant receptacle receiving element includes fluid ducts for connecting multiple plant receptacle receiving elements into a fluid network. In another embodiment, the coil is disposed within a helical sleeve coupled to a flexible, cylindrical mesh.

A plant watering assembly for retaining water around a plant includes a canister that is positionable around a plant. The canister is comprised of a fluid impermeable material thereby facilitating a fluid to be poured therein. Thus, the canister retains the fluid around the plant for nourishing the plant. The canister has a plurality of spikes thereon and each of the spikes pierces ground when the canister is positioned around the plant. In this way the spikes inhibit the canister from being displaced.

A planting pot comprising a biodegradable container comprising an open top portion and an open bottom portion, a planting medium for a plant located within the container, the planting medium comprising a top surface, an upper layer of material, a lower layer of material, and a middle layer of material disposed between the upper and lower layers of material, a hollow irrigation line comprising an upper portion above the top surface of the planting medium and a lower portion within the planting medium, at least a portion of the lower portion of the irrigation line comprising multiple openings to permit irrigation water to flow there through into the planting medium, a moisture sensor disposed within the planting medium, and a plant planted in the container.

A growth chamber for improving growing conditions of a growing plant which include a growing grape vine, grape vine replant or other agricultural crop plant. The growth chamber includes a solar concentrator for collecting and concentrating solar energy, a light transmitter in optical communication with the solar concentrator, for directing the collected solar energy toward the growing plant, an inner wall comprising a perimeter positioned between the solar concentrator and the growing grape vine or grape vine replant, the inner wall further comprising a reflective inner surface for directing collected solar energy toward the growing plant, and a protective inner surface configured for placement around the growing plant, the protective inner surface defining a protected zone surrounding the growing plant, the protective inner surface extending downward from the light transmitter and comprising a rigid outer wall for protecting the protected zone from one or more growth limiting factors selected from the group consisting of: wind damage; heat damage; cold damage; frost damage; herbicide damage; and animal damage; and/or for reducing evapo-transpiration by growing plant positioned in the protected zone.

A new or improved modular plant display and storage system that reduces the risks of plants tipping over and of spillage of plant and soil (or other growing medium) out the top of the pot, as well as the risk of water (and soil/growing medium) seepage and mess from the bottom of the pot. The invention can house potted plants without the need to re-pot or transplant the plants into growing medium that sits within the modular structure.

The present invention provides a modular apparatus for protecting a plant from invasive species and adapting a protective area as a plant grows with little to no post-planting maintenance. For example, a modular apparatus comprises a base comprising a first rim, a water storage, and a plug-in-joint, a lid comprising a second rim and an opening, wherein the first rim is configured to correspondingly fit the second rim, wherein the opening is configured to correspondingly fit the plug-in joint; and a recess disposed on an edge of the base and on an edge of the lid. An infinite number of modular apparatuses can be coupled to expand protection for plant growth. The modular plant protecting apparatus can be installed manually or deployed by an aerial vehicle into degraded areas with limited-access.

A method of making tree shelters comprises mixing a soil biodegradable resin with wood particles, extruding the resulting mixture through an annular die to form a tube, allowing the resin to cure, and then cutting the extruded tube into predetermined lengths to form tree shelters.

The present apparatus is an earthenware compartment having above opening (28) and bottom opening (26), which is made of clay and heated to reach its optimum hardness (FIG. (1) & (2)). Earthenware compartment comprising: a condensation funnel opening (1), a lower part (5) an upper part (3), Nano-seal coating (10), mulching materials (12), and mycorrhizal fungi (6). Each part individually or together with other parts, reduces environmental stresses and increases the survival potential of plants in stressful environmental condition. The functions of this invention comprising: 1surrounding the plant (3) in order to protect their whole aerial parts (shoot system) from the impacts of environmental stresses (8) & (9), 2preventing the plants root collar (19) and root zone (15) from the invasion of accumulated salts coming from surrounding soil (16) to the root zone (15), by disconnecting the soil between the root zone (15) and the surrounding soil (17), 3reducing water requirement of plants by increasing water application efficiency, due to the weight of accumulated water in the water reservoir (4) that pushes water to the lower layers of soil (14) under the earthenware compartment, 4preventing degraded surrounding soil (16) from entering into the planting holes and reducing their water storage capacity, and 5motivating the root of plant to follow the moisture downwardly to lower layers of soil, causing the deeper establishment of the planted plant and causing the root system to reach underground water (13) sooner conventional methods of irrigation. The key benefit of the present apparatus is its biocompatible gender, which is made of clay. Therefore, extensive use of this apparatus does not harm the environment; also, it is resistant to environmental stresses such as fast winds, high temperatures, successive wetting and drying due to frequent irrigations, and physical strikes including strikes of animals in deserts. It is also commercially can be competitive due to its low price; additionally, it does not seem to be worthwhile to be stolen, hence, reducing guarding costs.