Abstract: A blow molded nursery container is disclosed that includes a substantially circular side wall, a closed bottom end, an open top end, and a projecting lip positioned on the outer circumference of the open top end with a radial flange and recessed portion with a substantially hollow cross-section. At least two handles are connected to the container. Each handle includes a flexible member with a portion that is located above and spaced apart from the lip. The spacing of the flexible member permits access by a user's fingers. The flexible member extends through at least two holes in the side wall or flange and is restrained on the opposite side of the side wall or flange from the portion above the lip so as to connect the handle to the container. The two flexible members are preferably secured to one another.

Abstract: A removal sleeve for protecting an external face of a growing container for nursery products, the container having an open top, a bottom and a side wall connecting the top to the bottom. The sleeve is formed from at least one sheet of polymer material and has a tubular, preferably cylindrical shape with upper and lower open ends. The sleeve configured to cover a majority of the side wall of the container between the top and bottom. The sleeve may be tapered and could be stretchable or shrinkable to fit onto the container. The sleeve is at least partially opaque, transparent or translucent. A UV additive or UV blocker may be added to the polymer or disposed on the sleeve to assist in minimizing passage of UV light to the underlying container.

Abstract: A blow molded nursery container is disclosed that includes a substantially circular side wall, a closed bottom end, an open top end, and a projecting lip positioned on the outer circumference of the open top end with a radial flange and recessed portion with a substantially hollow cross-section. At least two handles are connected to the container. Each handle includes a flexible member with a portion that is located above and spaced apart from the lip. The spacing of the flexible member permits access by a user's fingers. The flexible member extends through at least two holes in the side wall or flange and is restrained on the opposite side of the side wall or flange from the portion above the lip so as to connect the handle to the container. The two flexible members are preferably secured to one another.

Abstract: A air root pruning container for plants includes a side wall made of a plurality of segments extending in layers above a base wall with each segment having a larger radius as measured from a central axis than the subjacent segment and with the segments being separated from adjacent segments to provide air root pruning openings between the segments; each segment includes outwardly curved wall portions so that the interior wall surfaces will guide root development to an opening.

Abstract: The present invention includes a label for a nursery container. The label includes a protective first layer having a first adhesive layer affixed to at least a portion of a second side of the protective first layer. The label also includes a second layer having a top surface and a bottom surface, the top surface contacting at least a portion of the first adhesive layer. The label further includes a base adhesive layer having a first side and a second side, the first side affixed to at least a portion of the bottom surface of the second layer and the second side of the base adhesive affixed to the container. In addition, at least a portion of the first adhesive layer is affixed to the container. A method for creating the label is also defined.

Abstract: A tamper resistant container and tag assembly is defined. The container includes a slit which may be in a juncture between an outwardly extending shoulder and the side wall of the container. The tag includes a coupling member which is capable of insertion through the slit, but resists withdrawal from the slit once engaged. When the slit is located in the juncture, a group of assemblies can be readily stacked with one another because the tag hangs flush against the side wall of the container without any bending of the tag, thereby offering nominal resistance to stacking. The slit is substantially closed when not being manipulated by a user, thereby preventing egress of dirt and moisture.

Abstract: A container, such as a nursery container, includes a tag attached thereto in a manner to render the tag tamper resistant and tamper evident. The container includes at least one slit formed in the side wall of the container for receiving the tag. The slit can be provided in the side wall at the upper end or at a point between the upper end and the bottom. The tag has a coupling member at one end with at least one projecting hook-like member. The coupling member is inserted through the slit until the projecting member hooks over the exposed edge of the slit to resist separation of the tag from the container.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a nursery container for plants and the like. The nursery container includes a bottom, a side wall extending upward from the bottom, and a lip formed on an upper portion of the side wall. A first attachment component formed on the nursery container, preferably on the container lip. The first attachment component mates with a second attachment component for attaching an ancillary or attachable item to the nursery container. In one embodiment of the invention the first attachment component extends through a hole formed in the nursery container and includes a base located on an inside surface of the nursery container. A retaining flange is formed on the first attachment component at a location adjacent the outside surface of the container. The retaining flange and the base prevent the first attachment component from coming out the hole in the container. The first attachment component is preferably a locking member having a channel formed in it.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a blow molded article and an apparatus and method for blow molding the article. The article contemplated by the present invention includes a recessed lip. The apparatus includes two plates reciprocally movable toward and away from one another. A center ring member and a separating ring are fixedly and perpendicularly mounted on each plate. A mold half is mounted on each plate and is divided into two sections. One section is located on each side of the center ring member and is reciprocally movable toward and away from the center ring member. A first insert member is provided in each mold section in proximity to said center insert member. The first insert has a channel therein for receiving a second insert member. The second insert member is reciprocally movable in said channel and engages the center ring member.