Abstract: A plant stake support and deep root feeder sleeve contains structure that provides insertion of the sleeve into a soil volume adjacent young bushes, plants and trees without digging an adjacent hole. The sleeve is inserted directly by impact force, whereby minimum soil disturbance occurs in the plant root region. The sleeve further contains structure that provides moisture and nutrients to the plant's deep roots while serving to support a plant support stake when needed.

Abstract: A support for plants or fences or the like has a lower portion configured for insertion into an underlying soil layer and an upper portion that telescopes within the lower portion. The upper portion has a reinforced end that is useful in transmitting impact force to an anvil member in the lower portion to drive it well into the soil layer. Subsequently, the upper portion is fixed in axial relation with the lower portion to obtain a support extending to a predetermined height above the soil layer.

Abstract: A plant stake support and deep root feeder sleeve contains structure that provides insertion of the sleeve into a soil volume adjacent young bushes, plants and trees without digging an adjacent hole. The sleeve is inserted directly by impact force, whereby minimum soil disturbance occurs in the plant root region. The sleeve further contains structure that provides moisture and nutrients to the plant's deep roots while serving to support a plant support stake when needed.

Abstract: A unitary garden stake is provided from a formable length of tubing wherein an anvil is formed on an upper end of the tubular body and a wedge is formed on a lower end thereof. The anvil is formed by a plurality of longitudinal crimps along the length of the upper end. The wedge is formed by compressing the lower end of the unitary stake while removing a segment of the tubing wall near the lower end. The anvil is sufficiently strong to absorb the impact of blows administered to drive the wedge into underlying soil. A protective coating is applied to the stake when necessary.

Abstract: A unitary garden stake is provided from a formable length of tubing wherein an anvil is formed on an upper end of the tubular body and a wedge is formed on a lower end thereof. The anvil is formed by a plurality of longitudinal crimps along the length of the upper end. The wedge is formed by compressing the lower end of the unitary stake while removing a segment of the tubing wall near the lower end. The anvil is sufficiently strong to absorb the impact of blows administered to drive the wedge into underlying soil. A protective coating is applied to the stake when necessary.

Abstract: Structure is disclosed for supporting immature plants and small trees to assure straight and healthy stem and trunk growth until the stem and/or trunk reaches a growth phase where it is self-supporting. Several embodiments of two part stakes are discussed including detachable upper and lower portion stakes and telescoping upper and lower portion stakes. Plant feeding features in the stakes are described and structure for providing cooperating stake pairs with novel interconnecting straps and stem/trunk engaging apparatus is disclosed. Stabilizing structure for the stakes is also disclosed, so that stem trunk support is strong enough to accomplish the intended purpose.

Abstract: An apparatus for irrigating plants such as shrubs, flowers, and trees is disclosed. Water can be provided to the apparatus through an externally connected hose. The apparatus may be employed as part of an overall landscape irrigation system. The apparatus prevents leaves, bugs, and debris from entering an interior chamber of the apparatus, while allowing air into the interior chamber. Apertures are provided along the length of a downward projecting cylindrical stem. Water flows from within the stem, through the apertures, and into soil surrounding the stem. Soil and stones are prevented from entering the stem interior. Further, a food basket or an in-line metering system may be integrated into the apparatus to provide for the controlled feeding of plants.