A system and method for growing and protecting tree seedlings is provided. The system includes potting tubes that may function as a pot for growing seedlings and additionally as a tree guard for protecting transplanted tree seedlings from pests. The potting tubes are open at both ends and may be secured to a bottom end cap for use as a pot. After a growth period, the end cap can be removed and the tree can be transplanted with the tube surrounding the tree for use as a tree guard. The system includes a tray with end caps attached to the tray for transporting and transplanting large numbers of tree seedlings.

The invention relates to a method for the cultivation of a number of plants (9), comprising providing a carrier with apertures for said plants (3, 13) and providing a water supply (8), wherein said carrier can be provided on said water supply in a floating manner and wherein a growth medium containing the roots of said plant or the precursor thereof are placed in an air-containing intermediate space (10) in the apertures in said carrier at such a distance from said water supply that said roots of said plant or the precursor thereof are situated at a vertical distance (a) from said water supply, wherein at least two horizontally opposing sides of an upper part of the growth medium are sideways supported along a height (h) by corresponding sides of a removable side support structure (18), removably arranged on top of the carrier.

In an effort to spruce up or add to the curb appeal of a home or business, a flower pot that is comprised in two sections and is detached can be placed around a column of the home. From the curb the passer-by would notice a plant around a column and not realize that the soil and plants are slightly elevated above the ground level to prevent water from directly draining on the wooden post or around any of the home structures where the pooling of water would be undesirable.

A modular planter box defining a storage cavity therein that is configured to receive a planting medium, the modular planter box including a first side-wall extending longitudinally in a first direction and having a bottom end configured to rest on a supporting surface, a second side-wall extending longitudinally in a second direction, and a bottom wall residing on an imaginary plane. The second side-wall extends in a third direction that is normal to the imaginary horizontal plane. The bottom wall is spaced from a bottom end of the first side-wall in the third direction and towards an opposite, top end of the first side-wall. The second side-wall is positioned closer to a first end of the first side-wall than a second end thereof, and the second side-wall is spaced from the first end of the first side-wall in the first direction and towards the second end of the first side-wall.

The present invention discloses a collapsible metal planter. The planter has a plurality of wall sections. Each wall section side portion has a first end portion and an opposing second end portion. The end portions are angularly disposed inwards. Each first end portion has a first edge with a V-shaped notch positioned in vertical orientation. Each second end portion has a second edge with a V-shaped notch positioned in vertical orientation opposite to that of the first edge notch. The first edge notch and second edge notch form a square orifice when the first end portion of a wall section is placed in abutment with the second end portion of an adjacent wall section. The square orifice is receivable of a fastener to secure the adjacent wall sections together.

The application provides methods and systems for cultivating plants, more particularly plants with aerial roots. The methods and systems are provided with one or more features which facilitate the cultivation of such plants. More particularly the application provides a system comprising a cultivation tray and vases fitting therein, whereby each of the vases comprise one or more ridges on the inner wall of said vase.

A device for germinating, growing and/or propagating one or more plants, has at least two dividers and at least two combs which allow the dividers to be arranged so as to create at least one space for germinating, growing and/or propagating one or more plants. The dividers each have a corrugated shape, as do the combs.

A multi-piece flower bulb container having interlocking top and bottom pieces for retaining a flower bulb. The interlocking components allow for quick connection to facilitate a releasable, watertight connection. The top piece defines a central top opening and a second chamber portion and the bottom piece defines a first chamber portion and a reservoir. When joined to form a unitary container, the first and second chamber portions envelop the flower bulb, the reservoir is configured to allow the roots of the bulb to propagate into, and a resilient member positioned therein forces the bulb upwards allowing the uppermost part of the bulb and growing flower to extend through the central top opening of the top piece. The multi-piece flower bulb container is capable of holding flower bulbs of various shapes and sizes to create a consistent aesthetic appeal while maintaining a stable environment for a growing flower bulb.