Abstract: A part circle metal frame having a mat secured thereto which is centrally foldable about a skid bar for catching shrub trimmings in an unfolded position beneath a shrub, for removing the shrub trimmings from beneath the shrub on the skid bar and for transporting the shrub trimmings to a refuge container with the frame and mat folded to form a pouch having a rigid frame.

Abstract: A guard sleeve for die stop blocks, guide posts and the like, including an elongated, accordion shaped, plastic sleeve having resilient wire reinforcing therein and means for securing the opposite ends of the sleeve over die stop blocks, guide posts and the like to prevent accidental placing of objects in the space defined by the guard sleeve, and the method of producing the guard sleeve with a rectangular cross section comprising constructing the guard sleeve with a circular cross section and permanently deforming the guard sleeve with the circular cross section along longitudinally extending lines angularly spaced apart on the guide sleeve circular cross section.