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 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 method of restricting the growth of vines along a guy wire includes possessing a member defining a tapered chamber having first and second openings. The chamber is tapered such that the chamber is widest at the first opening. The method further includes positioning the member such that the guy wire extends through the first opening, the second opening, and the tapered chamber.

Hinged plant support structures configured to support climbing plants are disclosed. For example, plant support structures formed from a plurality of elongate members having a zig zag or periodic waveform shape configured to be rotatably coupled to adjacent elongate members to form a support structure that includes a lattice of cells. In some examples, the elongate members may be configured, when in use, to act as cantilevered springs that allow a plant to sway in the wind, thereby strengthening the plant. In some examples, the plant supports are selectively configurable between open and closed configurations and have an adjustable size to allow for supporting different-sized plants. The support structures are also configured to easily collapse into a folded configuration for storage.

Hinged plant support structures configured to support climbing plants are disclosed. For example, plant support structures formed from a plurality of elongate members having a zig zag or periodic waveform shape configured to be rotatably coupled to adjacent elongate members to form a support structure that includes a lattice of cells. In some examples, the elongate members may be configured, when in use, to act as cantilevered springs that allow a plant to sway in the wind, thereby strengthening the plant. In some examples, the plant supports are selectively configurable between open and closed configurations and have an adjustable size to allow for supporting different-sized plants. The support structures are also configured to easily collapse into a folded configuration for storage.

A system for building a reconfigurable trellis includes at least one slidable pole connector configured to slide along a pole having either a circular or rectangular cross-section. The slidable pole connector includes a first portion configured to slide along a first pole and a second portion extending perpendicularly from the first portion and configured to receive an end of a second pole. The first portion may be in the form of a sleeve, which may be unitary or may include two detachably connected parts. A tightening mechanism may be provided to secure the first portion against the first pole and to prevent further sliding of the first portion when the connector is in a desired position. Several slidable pole connectors may be used with one another and with strand or rope connectors to secure a plurality of vertical poles, horizontal poles, and ropes, cables, strings, or wires to one another in a variety of adjustable configurations.

A system for building a reconfigurable trellis includes at least one slidable pole connector configured to slide along a pole having either a circular or rectangular cross-section. The slidable pole connector includes a first portion configured to slide along a first pole and a second portion extending perpendicularly from the first portion and configured to receive an end of a second pole. The first portion may be in the form of a sleeve, which may be unitary or may include two detachably connected parts. A tightening mechanism may be provided to secure the first portion against the first pole and to prevent further sliding of the first portion when the connector is in a desired position. Several slidable pole connectors may be used with one another and with strand or rope connectors to secure a plurality of vertical poles, horizontal poles, and ropes, cables, strings, or wires to one another in a variety of adjustable configurations.

The stackable trellis support system of the present invention comprises a base trellis assembly and a main trellis assembly having a wire mesh frame assembly over which wire mesh is spread to support plant stems. The main trellis sub-assembly allows additional sections to be added to the existing stackable trellis support system, utilizing four common main post apparatuses for the connecting of each sub-assembly. In this regard, any number of individual main trellis sub-assemblies may be connected using the main and/or base post apparatus to form any number of patterns, depending on the desired use or available area.

The base trellis assembly is anchored in and above the ground by stabilizing post anchoring rebar stakes upon which the base post apparatus rests. Further, the base post apparatus of the base trellis assembly has a locking bolt, which allows the height of base trellis assembly to be freely adjustable along the vertical axis of the base post apparatus and perpendicular to the ground.

The netting is fabricated from strong weather-proofed steel stretched across and attached to the wire mesh frame assembly. Further, the weather-proofed trellis side panel may also be used for added horizontal support. As a result, the invention provides a simple to use, durable and adjustable garden support device which allows plants to grow upward, thereby maximizing available soil and ground space and providing ideal exposure to sunlight.

The stackable trellis support system of the present invention comprises a base trellis assembly and a main trellis assembly having a wire mesh frame assembly over which wire mesh is spread to support plant stems. The main trellis sub-assembly allows additional sections to be added to the existing stackable trellis support system, utilizing four common main post apparatuses for the connecting of each sub-assembly. In this regard, any number of individual main trellis sub-assemblies may be connected using the main and/or base post apparatus to form any number of patterns, depending on the desired use or available area.

The base trellis assembly is anchored in and above the ground by stabilizing post anchoring rebar stakes upon which the base post apparatus rests. Further, the base post apparatus of the base trellis assembly has a locking bolt, which allows the height of base trellis assembly to be freely adjustable along the vertical axis of the base post apparatus and perpendicular to the ground.

The netting is fabricated from strong weather-proofed steel stretched across and attached to the wire mesh frame assembly. Further, the weather-proofed trellis side panel may also be used for added horizontal support. As a result, the invention provides a simple to use, durable and adjustable garden support device which allows plants to grow upward, thereby maximizing available soil and ground space and providing ideal exposure to sunlight.

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.