Abstract: A gas dispensing tap is designed for insertion into a tree bore. The tap includes a hollow container having a side wall, an open end and a closed end. A plug head closes off the open end of the hollow container to define a primary cavity within the hollow container including a first chemical agent. In one embodiment of the invention, the plug head includes a bore or passage provided therein for communicating an interior of the tree bore with an outside of the plug head. A stopper is received in an opening to a secondary cavity in the plug head and closes off the secondary cavity. The secondary cavity contains a second chemical agent. The stopper is moved into the secondary cavity as an impact force is applied to the stopper and combines the first and second chemical agents so that a gas, generated by combination of the chemical agents, diffuses through the side wall and stimulates the flow of sap.

Abstract: A soil guard wall assembly includes a plurality of elongated soil guard wall modules each of which has a hexagonal configuration in section and is coupled together with each other so as to form the soil guard wall assembly with a honeycomb shape.

Abstract: A water saturable foam is encased within a rubber sheath. The foam is laden with water. A stem of a flower may be embedded in the foam.

Abstract: A grid plate for seeding surfaces, having cells open at the top comprised of cell walls, each of the cells having openings at the bottom which enable root growth into earth below the grid plate, the cell walls between adjacent cells forming nodal points, wall connections at right angles to the cell walls at the bottom of at least some nodal points each having a range limited to the region of a respective nodal point.

Abstract: A capsule for treating a tree or other wooden element is disclosed as including a head element having a shank portion with an internal cavity containing a chemical agent. The internal cavity is sealed by a plug in an end of the shank portion remote from the head element. The head element, shank portion, chemical agent and plug form a self-contained unit which is inserted into a pre-drilled or pre-punched hole in the tree or other wooden element. The shank portion is made of a frangible material so that upon breaking as a result of an impact force applied to the head element, the chemical agent is free to be absorbed into the tree or other wooden element.

Abstract: A nursery container that provides an improved root structure for plants intended to be transplanted into the ground. This container is characterized by a base that is constructed to direct initial root growth towards an elevated opening that is centrally located in the base. It is through this opening where initial root growth is air pruned thus encouraging the early development of secondary lateral roots. The base design also serves to aerate the growing medium in the center of the container thus aiding in the reduction of medium compacting and drainage. This container is also characterized by a plurality of vertical indentations that protrude towards the periphery of the container, each one being open at the bottom. Because of these indentations the root tips are encouraged to grow down towards the openings for air pruning thus continuing the development of lateral roots. The indentations also serve to aerate the growing medium in the sidewall area.

Abstract: The specification discloses a hanger assembly for suspending potted plants or similar ornamentation from chain-link, lattice, or similar type fencing. The device includes an object support member, attached by means of an integral tooth to a U-shaped support rod, the free ends of which are bent to form fence-engaging hooks.

Abstract: A bouquet display apparatus includes an adjustable clamp assembly which includes a medial strut portion. A pair of clamp portions extend transversely from the medial strut portion in a first direction. An adjustable jaw member is connected to one of the clamp portions. The clamp portions are spaced apart from each other on the medial strut portion such that the clamp portions are adapted to clamp onto an edge of a table top therebetween. A bracket assembly is attached to the medial strut portion and extends from the medial strut portion in a second direction. A skirt holder assembly is attached to the medial strut portion and extends from the medial strut portion in the second direction. The bracket assembly includes a bracket holder portion attached to the medial strut portion of the adjustable clamp assembly. A flower holder assembly is adapted for removable and replaceable connection to the bracket holder portion.

Abstract: A device adapted to be secured to the trunk of a tree, the device serving to catch the fruit from the trees and protect the fruit from animals, the device including a mesh dome having a rounded closed top and an open bottom. The open bottom defines a circumference, and a slit defines an opening to the mesh dome. The slit is perpendicular to the circumference of the open bottom. The device further includes a circular mesh dish having an outer circumference and an inner centrally located aperture. The outer circumference of the mesh dish matches the circumference of the open bottom of the mesh dome. Furthermore, means for securing are discretely positioned about the outer circumference of the mesh dish. These means for securing function to secure the outer circumference of the mesh dish to the circumference of the open bottom of the mesh dome. A foam ring is positioned within the centrally located aperture of the circular nylon mesh dish. The foam ring is adapted to be secured about the trunk of a tree.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for removing substantially all of the soil from a section of grass sod by soaking the section of sod with water to loosen the soil and to remove an initial portion of the soil, then brushing the root and soil side of the grass sod to brush substantially all of the remaining soil off of the grass sod, and finally rinsing the sod to rinse off any remaining soil. The brush sweeping against the roots of the sod raises the root ends upwardly and scratches the roots, both of which stimulate the roots for improved growth into the recipient soil site.

Abstract: A flower bouquet holder is disclosed having a base or tray and a handle depending downwardly therefrom. A first cage member is releasably mounted on the tray. One or more additional cage members are releasably attached to either the tray or the first cage member. The cage members contain synthetic plastic foam for mounting flower stems therein. The cage members can be detached making separate smaller flower bouquets out of the larger bouquet formed with all of the cage members being assembled.

Abstract: A plant tender delivers light to the foliage and water and nutrients to the roots of a plant growing in a container and embedded in an anchoring medium contained in the container. The plant tender has an armature positioned adjacent to the plant and formed with a conduit for electrical power. A reservoir is provided in physical contact with the container, armature or anchoring medium. The reservoir supplies water and nutrients to the roots. An artificial light source is supported by the armature and irradiates the foliage. A controller establishes a duty cycle of the light source and controls both the duty cycle and the delivery of water and nutrients. In certain embodiments, the positions of the plants and lights can be adjusted, and fish are grown in symbiotic relation to the plants.

Abstract: A support for plants, flowers and the like to assist horticulturists create novel is provided and in one embodiment, includes framework surrounding an upstanding central tube. The framework consists of a plurality of vertically spaced, circular rings which decrease in diameter from bottom to top. Vertical supports span adjacent rings and are spaced about the circumference of the framework. A retaining ring surrounds the bottom of the tube adjacent its bottom and has two pair of diametrically extending arms with downturned ends to support the tube in an upright manner. A second retaining ring surrounds the tube adjacent the top of the framework. The downturned ends of this retaining ring snap over the top of the framework to hold the framework and tube in place. Matting lines the interior of the framework to define an within the framework to be filled with soil. Plants, flowers and the like can be planted in the soil through the matting. The framework can be placed in an existing flower pot or can stand alone.

Abstract: A floral bouquet holder is provided which may be removably secured to the edge of a table. The holder includes a tube which is mounted to a bracket. The bracket is formed so that the holder may be mounted to tables of various widths. The holder may include an inner tube which is vertically slidable in the tube to which the bracket is secured. The bracket tube includes a stop screw which may be tightened against the inner tube to selectively position the inner tube vertically with respect to the bracket tube.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable modular drainage system that is attached to a series of cylindrical planting containers. The system comprises a plurality of peaked modules with opposing, convergent curved side walls designed to conform to the curve of a planting container. Between each side wall is a notch which accepts one or more containers and firmly connects the module to the containers. The modules are preferably designed in four distinct shapes, one with quadrature symmetry for connecting four containers at once, one smaller triangular unit which connects three staggered containers, one three-legged unit that connects two containers which are positioned at an edge of a plant farm, and one edge unit designed to connect three staggered containers at the end of three rows. When these modules are appropriately connected to the containers, they effectively drain the water that would otherwise have fallen between the pots directly into the pots.

Abstract: A watering system which permits the convenient watering of potted plants and trees, in particular, evergreen trees, i.e. Christmas trees, in tree stands. The watering system is a tubular device having one end enlarged to form a funnel-like receptacle to receive the water or other liquid which is delivered via the tubular device to the pot or stand through an exit port at the opposite end. The base of the watering system is upheld upright by a band hooked about a projection on the watering system which supports the system against the base of a plant or tree. Between the two ends of the watering system, there is a bend which causes the funnel-like receptacle to extend beyond or into the foliage providing easy access for watering. Decorating elements may be added to camouflage or add ornamentation as desired. The watering system may be divided into several segments for convenience of storage and/or manufacturer.

Abstract: A decorative, terraced planter provides separate plant beds in individual compartments defined within an integrally formed housing of rigid, unitary construction. Each compartment can hold plants and soil separately from those in the other compartments, so that a mix of plants having differing soil and watering needs can be grown together within the planter. The compartments have holes at their bottoms to permit excess water to escape, and the planter preferably has a drip pan beneath the housing to catch the excess water. Stand-offs between the housing and the drip pan permit evaporation of water from the drip pan. Preferably, the tops of the compartments are at different levels, so as to form tiers or rows of plant beds, one above another, much like those of a hillside, terraced garden.

Abstract: A plant tie including an elongate strip of flaccid or cloth material having flexible cloth fastener elements on the opposed ends thereof for selective engagement with each other to secure the strip about a plant stem. A mounting element is positioned centrally of the strip and includes an enlarged pressure-receiving head engaged with one face of the strip and an elongate pin shaft engaged through the strip and projecting beyond the other face thereof for manually driving into engagement with a wall.

Abstract: A device for the continuous watering of plants, including a reservoir provided at its lower part with a base having at least one opening, the reservoir being connected by its base to a stabilization leg which contains an absorbing or filtering material and ends into a tapered soil penetration guide. The stabilization leg has at least one blade connected to a central hollow tube containing the absorbing or filtering material and having at least one opening provided for creating a communication between the absorbing or filtering material and the soil. The absorbing or filtering material is positioned in such a way that at least one wick connected to the reservoir and suspended above the absorbing or filtering material acts as a drip.

Abstract: A structurally strong plant support ring and fastening device usable for supporting plants such as tomato plants and which is adapted to be fastened to a T-shaped support post. The fastener portion of the device has a flange portion adapted to abut a facing flange of the post and an opening adapted to abut one of a plurality of spaced fingers extending out from said facing flange. An arm extending from said flange portion is formed into a hook at the distal end thereof and is adapted to grasp the edge of a post flange extending at a right angle from said facing flange. A ring integral with said flange portion extends out from said flange portion and has a lower supporting brace. In one variation the support ring has a removable arc segment which permits the ring to be easily placed around plants that are ordinarily too tall for placement over the top of the plant.