Abstract: An edger is provided that includes a cylindrically shaped attachment member that includes at least one tooth for interlocking relationship with another attachment member. The interlocking relationship prevents relative motion between the attached edgers. The edger further comprises a plurality of arcuate members that help support the wall against the restrained pavers and which provide stiffness to the wall.

Abstract: A wall structure for retaining earth, the wall structure including a plurality of wall members, each wall member having an upper edge, a lower edge, and a respective first end edge and second end edge at either end of its length, each of the first end edge and second end edge having at least one knuckle formation adapted for engagement with a pin member; the at least one knuckle formation of the first end edge of a first wall member, and the at least one knuckle formation of the second end edge of a second wall member receiving a pin member to provide a hinged connection between the first wall member and second wall member.

Abstract: At least one embodiment of the invention pertains to a collapsible planter apparatus is provided comprising (1) a floor section having one or more drainage holes, (2) a first side wall hingeably coupled to a first edge of the floor section, and (3) and a second side wall hingeably coupled to a second edge of the floor section opposite the first edge of the floor section. A third side wall may be removably coupled between the first and second side walls along a third edge of the floor section. A fourth side wall may also be removably coupled between the first and second side walls along a fourth edge of the floor section opposite the third edge of the floor section.

Abstract: A landscape device having a growth section surrounded by at least one upwardly-extending wall. Located within the growth section are a plurality of displaceable elements which are capable of being displaced by the growth of a plant located in the growth section of the landscape device. A second upwardly-extending wall may be located between the first upwardly-extending wall and the growth section, forming a reservoir between the walls. Water, soil, and other elements may be placed in the reservoir, which will contain weep holes to permit passage of water into the underlying ground. A cover plate may be positioned over the reservoir to inhibit evaporation of water. The cover plate may also include a fitting for connecting to a water source such as a hose. A method for manufacturing variations of the landscape device is also disclosed.

Abstract: An edging system for green roofing applications defines the margin between grow medium zones and vegetative free zones. An edge and restraint system comprises a edging structure having a substantially upright section having a height and a base section extending laterally from a the middle or lower end of the upright section on at least one lateral side thereof. The base section extends substantially perpendicularly from the upright section. The upright section and base sections may or may not include openings therethrough to allow drainage of water and the like. The upper end of the upright section is adapted to allow a restrainer piece to be releasably secured thereto in snap fit engagement.

Abstract: A landscape edging system includes an elongate edging strip having first and second mutually perpendicular plate-like members forming an L-shape. The first plate-like member extends coextensively with the second plate-like member and is configured to lie parallel with an upwardly facing surface of a landscaping surface upon which it has been placed. A further plate-like member is oriented either above or below the first plate-like member. Plural fastening members fasten the first plate-like member to the further plate-like member to facilitate clamping of a porous material layer therebetween to facilitate a fixed orientating of the edging strip relative to the landscape surface on which the edging strip has been placed.

Abstract: A lawn edging consisting of an elongated extrusion made of a flexible and resilient polymer, the extrusion having opposite ends. The extrusion has a bottom, first and second side walls extending from the bottom and a transverse cross brace connecting the side walls together. The bottom has a toe portion extending perpendicularly from the first wall. The first wall is divided into an upper portion above the transverse cross brace and a lower portion between the transverse cross brace and the toe portion, the lower portion being perpendicular with respect to the toe portion. The upper portion of the first wall is at an obtuse angle to the lower portion such that the upper portion extends away from the lower portion of the side wall and away from the second side wall. The upper portion is configured to be flexible and resilient. The extrusion has an open top defined byte upper portion of the first and second walls which flare out relative to lower portions of the first and second walls.

Abstract: A landscape edging system comprises a plurality of molded interlocking edging pieces each having a face portion having top and bottom edges and an integral interlocking flange and a relief portion adjacent the face portion and set in relief therefrom. When installed, the interlocking flange of one edging piece engages the relief portion of an adjacent edging piece to provide a uniform aesthetic appearance.

Abstract: A landscape edging member for use in defining borders of walks, patios, driveways and the like, is provided with edge lips on one side of a base wall, which serve as stops when one of the landscape edging members is inverted and nested with another landscape edging member, to prevent lateral shifting of the nested landscape edging members when they are placed in a stack or bundle. The lips of the nested landscape edging members overlap portions of the vertical walls of the other one of the two nested landscape edging members, which form an inverted pair of landscape edging members. The lips are high enough from the base wall to prevent lateral shifting of the nested pair when a stack of the landscape edging members are shipped.

Abstract: An edging guide may include an anchor and a retailer that may be rotatably mounted to the anchor. The anchor may be buried in the ground during use and may include a post portion and a support portion. The retailer may be rotatably mounted to the support of the anchor and may function to secure hold one or more lengths of edging material.

Abstract: The invention is for landscape edging with improved mulch containment and improved drainage. The landscape edging has a substantially vertical planar surface adjacent to a substantially horizontal surface. The vertical planar surface and the horizontal planar surface are adhered to a sidewalk or pavement that borders a flower bed or garden. A riser extends upward from a first end of the horizontal surface. A lip surface extends from the riser in a direction away from the horizontal planar surface. A curved canopy surface extends from the lip, back over the lip and the horizontal surface, until it intersects with a flower bed wall. The flower bed wall it is a curved surface that extends between a second end of the horizontal planar surface and the canopy surface. The flower bed wall has orifices disposed therein to allow water from the flower bed to enter the landscape edging.

Abstract: Mating first and second landscape edging segments having improved end-to-end connection are provided which include an open-ended slot defined either adjacent an open end of the first edging segment or adjacent a received end of the second edging segment, the open-ended slot being configured for receiving a portion of one of the first or second edging segments so that the first and second edging segments may be mated by the open end of the first edging segment receiving the received end of the second edging segment, with the first and second edging segments partially overlapping.

Abstract: Flexible lengths of garden edging made from recycled rubber can be placed on the ground and pinned thereto. By being flexible, the garden edging will not crack or break when stood on and therefore can have a fairly slimline forward edge which makes mowing easier.

Abstract: A landscape edging block is provided which has a first member and a second member twice as long as the first member connected to the first member to form an L-shaped block. A plurality of L-shaped blocks is arranged in an interlocking fashion to create a border between different landscape elements without the need for edging.

Abstract: A garden bed assembly and extensions therefor is disclosed. The garden bed assembly includes at least one raised garden starter module containing suitable planting soil or other growing media for plants and may be extended using one or more extender modules, such as straight extender modules and/or corner extender modules. The assembly as disclosed herein includes one or more modules defining the planter. The front section of the starter module and the straight extender module may include a rotatable upper portion to provide convenient access to the plants. Each module section may have a substantially imperforate lower portion and a perforate upper portion prohibiting unwanted creatures such as gophers, rabbits and other animals from gaining access to the growing plants in the garden bed assembly.

Abstract: A powered edging assembly for providing a voltage source at an edge of a garden or lawn having an edging extrusion configured for in-ground placement at the edge and including an above-ground upper portion having contained wires extending along a length of the extrusion; the wires being insulated by penetrable sheaths. An electrically powered device is selectively positionable and fastenable on the extrusion, whereby contacts for the device penetrate the sheaths for communicating electrical power from the wires to the device.

Abstract: A landscape edging stake is provided that has a relatively large pocket area formed at its bottom end. The pocket region is shaped such that upward motion of the stake will engage the pocket region with the soil in a manner resisting the upward motion. The exemplary pocket region has sides that extend outward at an angle from the main body of the stake so as to form a surface which will engage the soil when the stake is moved upward. The angle of the pocket sides is shown as an exemplary v-shaped angle which also serves to assist the insertion of stake. In this manner, the pocket is shaped such that it assists insertion but resists removal.

Abstract: A lawn edging strip includes imbedded conductors which can be used to conduct low voltage electricity to allow the lawn edging to double as a lighting strip. The lawn edging product enables solderless connection of one or more low voltage lights at points along the length of the edging using a light socket body with a plug adapted for insertion into holes formed in the strip to expose embedded conductors. Adjacent sections of lawn edging may be connected together physically and electrically.

Abstract: There is disclosed a garden bed assembly and a method of making it. The garden bed assembly includes at least one planter containing suitable planting soil or other growing media. The assembly includes a fence/planter structure and an upright solid imperforate inner planter structure for defining the planter. The fence/planter structure includes a series of fence sections and a gate for surrounding the planter. Each fence/planter section has a solid imperforate lower portion to help define the planter.

Abstract: The golf course bunker boundary protection system includes a central section located adjacent to the wall of a bunker, a plurality of lower anchors coupled to the central section and located below the sand in the bunker and above the soil in the bunker below the sand, and a plurality of upper anchors coupled to the central section and located between the grass surrounding the bunker and the soil. The upper anchors include a means for attaching the upper anchors to the grass, and the lower anchors include a means for securing the lower anchors to the soil, such as staples, pins, or nails. Advantageously, the upper and lower anchors and the central section are formed of one piece of thin, flexible polymeric material.

Abstract: A modular plant support system for supporting growing plants made up of a stacked interlocking layers of cylindrical split rings. The split rings are flexible and modular and configured to interconnect end to end so as to form a plant support layer of any reasonable diameter by coupling multiple sections. The layers of the plant support stand may be stacked and interconnected to form a plant support system of a height suited to support requirements of the plant.

Abstract: A paver restraint comprises an extruded length of plastic that has a general cross-sectional shape of an ell or an angle iron, having a generally flat upwardly extending upper rectangular section and a lower or second rectangular section extending substantially perpendicularly from the lower edge of the upper section along the length of the upper section. A plurality of openings are formed in the lower rectangular section, with the openings being spaced from each other so that the legs of elongate, u-shaped staples can be received through adjacent slots or openings and driven into the ground to securely hold the paver restraint in position on the ground.

Abstract: A landscape edging system and device, and methods of installation and use thereof, wherein a J-shaped track system is installed in a trench along landscape edges, and wherein a pulley wheel attached to a rod is utilized to push the grass down onto a cutting edge of the track to execute the edging process, thereby simplifying the task of edging, eliminating risk of personal injury and allowing for essentially silent lawn care at any hour of the day, wherein decorative outer coverings may be incorporated along the track edging to simulate landscape features, such as rock or brick, and wherein lighted tubing may be installed within the track, thereby enhancing visual nighttime display and illuminating the landscape edge for aesthetic as well as safety reasons.

Abstract: A landscape device having a growth section surrounded by at least one upwardly-extending wall. Located within the growth section are a plurality of displaceable elements which are capable of being displaced by the growth of a plant located in the growth section of the landscape device. A second upwardly-extending wall may be located between the first upwardly-extending wall and the growth section, forming a reservoir between the walls. Water, soil, and other elements may be placed in the reservoir, which will contain weep holes to permit passage of water into the underlying ground. A cover plate may be positioned over the reservoir to inhibit evaporation of water. The cover plate may also include a fitting for connecting to a water source such as a hose. A method for manufacturing variations of the landscape device is also disclosed.

Abstract: A landscape stake system comprises an improved stake and a hammer cap. The stake comprises a tapered lower region and an intermediate region. Preferably, the intermediate region comprises an I-beam format to provide reinforcement of the stake to prevent cracking of the stake during insertion of the stake into the ground. An upper region of the stake comprises a first U-shaped channel that is configured to receive a portion of a landscape edging board. The upper region of the stake further comprises a plurality of horizontal grooves and apertures configured to receive a fastener. The hammer cap comprises a substantially horizontal surface that is configured to receive the head of a hammer and a pair of vertical legs that form second channel and are configured to receive the upper region of the stake.

Abstract: A pest deterrent fence is used to deter slugs and snails and similar animals from gaining access to gardens. The fence comprises vertically oriented first and second conductive surfaces that are generally metallic mesh. The conductive surfaces separated by a polyvinylchloride non-polar dielectric. The dielectric is “T” shaped and is dimensioned such that it prevents moisture from connecting the first and second conductive surfaces by promoting beading and dripping.

Abstract: In general, the present invention discloses a landscape edging device for dividing distinct landscaping areas, comprising: a vertical barrier; a top portion disposed at the top of and integral to the vertical barrier; and an anchoring portion at the bottom and integral to the vertical barrier, wherein the anchoring portion in turn comprises: an offset channel formed from the vertical body and disposed on one side of the vertical body, wherein the offset channel comprises a first leg and a second leg; and an anchoring blade disposed on a second side of the vertical body and protruding from the intersection of the first leg and second leg.

Abstract: A landscape edging system having an edging strip co-extruded from two different materials to form a core layer and a thin shell layer, with the shell layer generally encapsulating the core layer. The core layer can be made from relatively lower cost, quality and weight materials, such as re-grind or recycled plastic materials, and the shell layer can be made from higher quality materials that are selected for durability, appearance and resistance to corrosion, mildew and impacts. The core layer has one or more longitudinally disposed channels that receive a connector configured to connect adjacent edging strips together to form a boundary between landscaped and/or non-landscaped areas. The connector has a sleeve portion with an internal body member having extending portions configured to interact with the interior wall of the channels. A stake can be driven through the edging strip to secure it in place on the ground.

Abstract: A lawn decoration comprising edging and a clip connected to the edging, the clip including a rope light accepting portion.

Abstract: Among the several aspects and features of the present invention may be noted the provision of a paver edging device for use as an interface or boundary of a paved region. In one aspect the edging device includes an elongate strip extending in a longitudinal direction having a flange portion integrally formed to an edge of the elongate strip and extending in a transverse direction outwardly from one side of the strip. The flange is provided with a series of contoured-V cut-out portions having contoured edges. The contoured-V cut-out portions are connected along the rear edge thereof with a plurality of rear rail segments. Bending or contouring of the strip therefore requires removal of a portion of the rear rail segments.

Abstract: A modular field planting system adapted for installation on a roof surface includes an arrangement of substantially identical tray members with each tray member containing two tray compartments. An array of first tray members is positioned on the roof surface with the tray members being in contiguous relationship and oriented in a first direction. A second tray member positionable in overlying relationship with respect to the first tray and rotated 90° with respect to the first direction, is nestably seated within corresponding tray compartments in each of two adjacent first tray members. A wicking material in the first tray member is placed in communication with a wicking material in the second tray member when the respective first and second tray members are seated. The first tray member is adapted to provide a reservoir for water and the second tray member is adapted to retain a growth medium whereby the wicking material provides continuous moisture migration for hydrating the growth medium.

Abstract: A landscaping vegetation border unit that is elongated and is formed by a pair of spaced apart sidewalls and a bottom wall which has an open top. The unit defines an internal compartment. Each of the sidewalls are divided by a series of transverse slots that form each of the sidewalls into a plurality of separate panels. The bottom wall includes an adjustment means that will permit the sidewalls to be bent. The soil and growable vegetation is to be placed within the internal compartment with the border units to then be used to separate to divide separate cement sections in a landscape environment.

Abstract: A landscaping channel liner apparatus is provided having a longitudinally-extending trough and longitudinally-extending receptacles. The longitudinally-extending trough has a longitudinally-extending floor located between opposed longitudinally-extending side walls extending therefrom. The longitudinally-extending trough also has first and second opposed transverse open ends formed from the floor and side walls. Each of the side walls defines a longitudinally-extending edge located opposite the longitudinally-extending floor. A longitudinally-extending receptacle is located on each longitudinally-extending edge and includes first and second transverse open ends.

Abstract: A support rack is interposed between a first open top container and a second open top container for supporting the second open top container within the first open top container. The support rack includes a base underlying a bottom wall of the second open top container and having a central region and a periphery, and a series of spaced apart support structures joined to the base. Each support structure is provided with a first portion connected to the base and extending along the base from a central region to beyond a periphery. The first portion supports the bottom wall of the second open top container. A second portion diverges upwardly and outwardly from the first portion and a third portion is secured to and extends outwardly from the second portion. The third portion defines a handle supported upon and extended outwardly of the upper edge of the first open top container. The handle is adapted to be easily grasped by one's entire hand.

Abstract: The invention provides a mulch protective composition, methods for reducing fading of mulch, and non-fading mulch. The mulch protective composition is provided by a mixture of water and at least one component selected from an antioxidant, an ultraviolet absorber, an aqueous polymer dispersion, and mixtures of two or more of the foregoing. The composition is effective to reduce fading of mulch over time.

Abstract: The present invention is a lawn edging for demarcating a lawn from a border consisting of paving stones, the lawn edging consisting of an elongated extrusion made of a flexible and resilient polymer, the extrusion having opposite ends. The extrusion has a bottom, first and second side walls extending from the bottom and a transverse cross brace extending between and the side walls and connecting the side walls together. The bottom has a toe portion extending perpendicularly from the first wall, the toe portion being dimensioned and configured to fit beneath the paving stones. The first wall is divided into an upper portion above the transverse cross brace and a lower portion between the transverse cross brace and the toe portion, the lower portion being perpendicular with respect to the toe portion. The upper portion of the first wall is at an obtuse angle to the lower portion such that the upper portion extends away from the lower portion of the side wall and away from the second side wall.

Abstract: A system of formwork guides of consistent width and depth but of various lengths; some of which provide bends or curves or junctions is developed for easier laying of garden and landscaping edges of the type having a concrete base (and optional masonry on top). The system of guides comprises prefabricated sacrificial shuttering that delimits straight and curved edging. The guides can be cut to suit a layout. Preferred guides are U-shaped channels of vacuum-formed moulded plastic sheeting. Cross-bridging formations within the guides help maintain the walls upright and can be used to hold optional reinforcing metal rods and/or optional pipes or cables in place until concrete has been poured.

Abstract: A device for holding paving blocks includes a front plate for contacting the paving blocks and a base plate for contacting a ground surface. Linking the front plate to the base plate is a plurality of support structures. Each support structure includes a boss member adapted to receive an anchor used to anchor the holding device to the ground surface, first and second support members which link the boss member to the face plate and which engage the face plate at opposed angles, and a third support member which links the boss member to the ground plate.

Abstract: A simulated masonry module, made of blow molded plastic, has a hollow box-like body with a heavily textured front and top. Modules are pin-connected to each other at interleaving ends, which preferably comprise a slot mortise and tenon which fit closely, so that rotation about the pin is prevented. Modules may be stacked, to form assemblies simulating a masonry wall, and to form an enclosure suited to contain soil or water in a tub-like liner. Sand or other material may be put inside the modules through a rear access port, to add mass and stability. The bottom of a module has sculpting, to loosely fit and interlock with the contour of the top of a like-module, when modules are stacked, so the horizontal joint is unobtrusive. A spike, used for connecting module ends, is retained in a shaped groove on the rear of the module, to enable convenient shipment of a module and spike combination.

Abstract: An edging strip having improved mating features. The edging strip is an elongate segment of extruded material which has top and bottom edges and front and rear sides. Mating features are provided on the top and bottom edges and are configured to unite with each other only when one edging strip is upside down relative to the other edging strip and axially aligned so that one edging strip is slidable axially relative to the other edging strip to thereby cause an interconnecting mating of the mating features.

Abstract: A structure and method for supporting stonelike objects on soil. The structure comprises a base, at least two sets of a plurality of tabs disposed on the base at respective opposing edges thereof and oriented substantially perpendicular thereto, and a plurality of struts disposed on the base between and attached to respective tabs of the two sets of a plurality of tabs so as to brace the tabs and receive stonelike objects for support thereof. The base has a substantially planar frame and intersecting crossmembers connecting the edges of the frame, is substantially rectangular, and has openings for water drainage. The tabs are separated by substantially V-shaped spaces. The struts are disposed substantially parallel to one another, are relatively tall in comparison with their width, and at least one of the struts spans the space between the two sets of a plurality of tabs.

Abstract: An edge support for a margin of a lawn comprises an elongate generally L-shaped support member having a base part fixable to ground beneath the lawn, and an upstanding wall part to retain an edge of the lawn. The base part has elongate apertures to allow grass roots to grow therethrough. The base part may have several zones at which it may be cut or broken to permit bending of the wall part. The edge support may be provided with connectors to connect it to further edge supports via flanges on the wall part and the base part.

Abstract: A fence guard construction (10) for preventing the growth of vegetation in the vicinity of a fence line (100) wherein, the construction includes end cap members 20 40 and intermediate segments 30 30 each provided with a vertical mounting flange (60) and a horizontal mounting flange (50) and fabricated from hollow rectangular bodies (21) (41) and (31) that are adapted to be connected to one another, as well as, the ground and spaced fence posts (101) wherein, each of the bodies (21) (41) and (31) have external surfaces (24) (34) and (44) provided with a simulated brick appearance.

Abstract: A tree ring that inhibits and/or prevents vegetation growth around the trunks of trees. The tree ring comprises an elastic outer peripheral edge and an elastic inner peripheral edge. In between elastic outer peripheral edge and the elastic inner peripheral edge is a flexible sheet. The flexible sheet has a plurality of holes. The tree ring is removably secured onto a tree pot of any dimension, size, or shape. The elastic outer peripheral edge stretches around the rim of the tree pot, and the elastic inner peripheral edge snugly fits around a tree trunk. It is noted that the distance between the elastic outer peripheral edge and the elastic inner peripheral edge that makes up flexible sheet may vary.

Abstract: A planting assembly (10) including a flexible trough member (12) which may selectively form a plurality of members which may be then selectively interconnected in any desired manner.

Abstract: A flexible curb apparatus includes a quantity of flexible polymeric material which includes a length, a width, and a height. The length is substantially greater than the width and the height. Also, a method of dividing a first ground surface from a second ground surface is comprised of the step of placing a flexible curb between the first ground surface and the second ground surface. A curved boundary can be present between the first ground surface and the second ground surface. To fabricate the flexible curb, a molding apparatus is employed. Internal drainage tubes are contained within the quantity of flexible polymeric material, and fasteners are provided for securing the tube-containing flexible curb to a ground surface. A coupler member can be connected between two separate flexible rubber curbs, and coupler fasteners are provided for connecting the coupler member to the two separate flexible rubber curbs.

Abstract: A simulated masonry module, made of blow molded plastic, has a box-like body with a textured front and top. Modules are pin-connected to each other at interleaving ends. They may be stacked, to form assemblies simulating a masonry wall. Straight, curved or angled walls may be constructed, as well as enclosures suited to contain soil or water in a tub-like liner. Filler blocks mate with the ends for make square terminal ends of wall segments. Sand or other material may be put inside the modules through a rear access port, to add mass and stability. The bottom of a module has sculpting, to loosely fit and interlock with the contour of the top of a like-module, when modules are stacked, so the horizontal joint is unobtrusive. A spike, used for connecting module ends, is retained in a shaped groove on the rear of the module, to enable convenient shipment of a module and spike combination.

Abstract: A change of grade connector which includes first and second connector members. Each of the connector members is configured to attach to an end of a conventional landscaping edging strip. A longitudinal centerline extends through each of the connector members. The connector includes a fastener which is configured to pivotally attach the connector members. The connector members can pivot with respect to one another along the fastener axis between a first position in which the longitudinal centerlines are aligned and a second position in which the longitudinal centerlines are out of alignment.

Abstract: A modular protection device for underpinning for protecting underpinning from lawn care equipment includes an elongated trough having a first end and a second end. The first and second ends are open. The elongated trough includes a bottom wall, a front wall and a back wall each extending between the first and second ends. The trough has an open top side and defines a channel for selectively receiving a bottom edge of the mobile home underpinning. A foot is attached to and extends outwardly from the front wall. A plurality of troughs is provided. A coupler assembly for selectively couples a pair of the troughs together.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed towards a landscape edging system includes a first edging component having a body. The body having a base and a form disposed in the base. The base includes at least one coupling element formed in the base. The at least one coupling element is configured to couple to another coupling element formed in a second body of a second edging component. The first edging component is configured to couple to the second edging component in a serial arrangement. The serial arrangement is repeatable along a length of a landscape feature.