Abstract: A plant guard is formed from a panel of plastics material which is folded into a tubular shape with the adjacent vertical margins of the panel being connected together by a reclosable zip-type fastener which comprises fastener strips. Each strip has a locking profile portion which is adapted to releasably interlock with the locking profile portion of the other strip. The fastener strips are secured to opposite edge portions of the panel by heat welding or by an adhesive.