Abstract: A decorative receptacle for retaining at least one decorative bobby pin. The decorative bobby pin has opposed first and second ends wherein a decorative element is disposed on the first end thereof. The receptacle further includes a container with an open end in communication with an interior chamber. Disposed within the interior chamber is a quantity of retention material, such as moss. The retention material is adapted to maintain the bobby pin in a substantially vertical orientation upon the advancement of the second end thereinto. Additionally, the retention material maintains the first end of the bobby pin and the decorative element disposed thereon above the open end of the container. Typically, the decorative element attached to the bobby pin is a silk flower and the container is a terra cotta pot. Therefore, when multiple bobby pins are inserted into the pot, a simulated pot or bouquet of flowers is created.

Abstract: A novel device, system and method for promoting the growth, development and harvest of desired plants while suppressing the growth of weeds. In an exemplary embodiment, the device is a tapered container with an opening at the upper, wider end of the device and an opening at the lower, narrower end of the device. The device also has one or more openings along the surface of the device between the upper end and the lower end. In an exemplary embodiment of the method, a bag of growing medium is placed over the ground and a device is inserted into the bag so that the lower end penetrates both sides of the bag and enters the ground below and the opening at the lower end communicates with the ground. The opening at the upper end of the device should be at or above the upper surface of the bag and at least one or more openings in on the surface of the device should be in communication with the growing medium contained within the bag.

Abstract: An orchid cultivating device, which includes a flat base plate, and two guard members fastened to the flat base plate to hold sphagnum moss and orchids, wherein the base plate has a plurality of retainer rods, a plurality of clamps holding a spray tube at the top side, and a water trough for connecting excessive water; the guard members each have a plurality of arched ribs defining a plurality of open spaces for ventilation, and a plurality of peripheral mounting lugs respectively engaged with the retainer rods at the base plate. The base plate and the guard members can be injection-molded from plastics to reduce the manufacturing cost. Hanger means can be fastened to through holes at the base plate for carrying by hand, or hanging on a high place.

Abstract: A method for cultivating and rearing ornamental plants and treelike plants as potted plants with the following method steps:a tube covered with opaque, heat-insulating insulating material with a funnel-shaped or shell-shaped enlargement at the upper end is placed upright into a pot;the enlargement, tube and pot are then filled with a substrate; andinto the substrate of the enlargement a cutting or seeds are inserted.

Abstract: A bulb and root protection system for allowing bulbs and rooted plants to be planted in the ground and protected from small burrowing animals. A protection cage has a top edge, and encloses a volume. The protection cage is open at the top edge. The protection cage is placed in the soil up to the top edge wherein bulbs or rooted plants are placed inside an interior volume of the protection cage, and the protection cage is filled with soil. Small animals are prevented from reaching the bulb or planted roots by the protection cage, but roots growing from the bulb or plants can grow and penetrate the mesh of the protection cage. The bulb and plant root protection system is additionally provided with a flexible liner provided within the interior volume. A dual purpose stabilizing strut is also provided with the plant root and bulb protection system, the strut comprising an anchor portion and a water dispensing portion for dispensing water below the surface of the ground to the plants roots or the bulb.

Abstract: A stake system has a set of couplings and fiberglass rods and can be expanded to include bendable wire and light holders which fit onto the rods. The connector has a tubular body open at opposite ends and a transverse inner wall or collar between the opposite ends which with the inner wall of the body defines an open upper cavity and an open lower cavity. Each cavity is sized to receive one end of a rod. A pair of arms extend outwardly from opposite edges of one end of the tubular housing. Each arm has a slotted opening of sufficient diameter to permit a cord of a decorative light string to be inserted into and pass through the opening. Elbows and rod holders are provided to have one end which fits into the coupling upper cavity and an opposite end that has a cavity or mouth sized to receive of a rod. This stake system allows a person of average mechanical ability to create lighted lawn ornaments in an almost infinite variety of shapes and sizes.

Abstract: An apparatus for holding potted plants with enhanced stability comprised of a pole or standard and a baseplate. The pole is passed through a hole in a square baseplate which conforms to the shape of the pole and is releaseably coupled to the baseplate. The baseplate is secured or attached to the ground by flanges formed by the corners of the baseplate. Thus, the baseplate acts to support or stabilize the pole when the apparatus is subjected to adverse environmental conditions.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved plant holder for use in a garden for supporting plants and vines as they grow and mature. The plant holder comprises a plurality of identical posts which may be driven into the ground by means of pointed ends. Each post has a plurality of hooks in pairs at different heights along the post. Further, between the posts rods are provided that clip into the hooks to lie in a horizontal plane at each of the different levels of the hooks. Since the hooks are paired on either side of the posts at different levels then a pair of rods may also be found at the corresponding levels. Each pair of rods is connected by C-clips which snap over the rods. A plant, such as a tomato plant, may be supported by this structure by driving the posts on either side of the plant, assembling the rods into the hooks on either sides of the plant stems, then applying the clips to secure the rods into position.

Abstract: A method of holding plants to a stake is provided. A posable figure preferably having a plurality of elongate positionable appendages is provided. The posable figure preferably has an internal bendable wire frame and external relatively soft body, appendage, and head portions surrounding the wire frame. In addition, the figure is preferably a whimsical figure, such as a fanciful frog, garden bug, or farmer. A stake is inserted into the soil or other ground or potting material adjacent the plant. Then a pair of appendages of the figure are positioned on either side of the plant stem and stake and bent about the plant stem and the stake. The process is preferably repeated for additional appendages. The method provides a quick, easy, and decorative manner for safely holding a plant to a stake. A kit of posable figures is also provided for practicing the method of the invention.

Abstract: A cross arm (110) for securing to a grape stake (135) for use in supporting grapevines or orchard trees, including raised ribs (112, 114), aligned indentations (116, 118) and a pattern of holes (122, 124, 126, 128, 130) for receiving the legs of a U-bolt that rigidly secures the cross arm to the stake with a side edge of the stake anchored firmly into indentations (116, 118).

Abstract: Trellis wire support assembly (21) for use with a grape stake (23), comprising: an elongated wire member (80) formed with a pair of horizontally extending arms (24, 26) dimensioned to extend outwardly from grape stake (23), arms (24, 26) each including an outwardly extending support arm portion (31) for support of a trellis wire thereon and an inwardly and vertically extending retention arm portion (51) extending back and substantially over outwardly extending support arm portion (31); retention arm portions (51) being of a length sufficient to retain trellis wires (32a, 32b) between support arm portions (31) and retention arm portions (51) for both an upright and an inverted mounting orientation of trellis wire support assembly (21) on grape stake (23); elongated wire member (80) being formed to substantially encircle grape stake (23) at an elevated position thereon with each of retention arm portions (31) terminating in a distal end (52) spaced outwardly from grape stake (23) to define a trellis wire-receiv

Abstract: A plant support and irrigation system for domestic and commercial use is assembled without tools from two principal interlocking components, i.e., tubular members and hubs, to form modules. Modules are joined in mating relation vertically, horizontally and/or at varying angles to construct a variety of useful plant support structures including, for example, A-frames, trellises, arbors and fences and other forms of enclosures. The horizontal and/or vertical components of the modules are optionally perforated tubing making the structures capable of providing low-pressure drip or spray irrigation for the supported plants. The assembly can include connecting members of varying angles, plugs and valved hose connections configured to securely mate with one or both ends of the tubular members.

Abstract: A container, in particular for staking plants, including at least two coaxial ring-shaped members (2, 3) joined together via arms (5) hingedly connected thereto so that the members are mutually coaxially movable between a position in which they are folded flat and mutually adjacent, and an extended position in which the members are spaced apart as the arms are pivoted.

Abstract: A water stake is provided comprising at least one linear tube having a cylindrical configuration with an open top end and an open bottom end. The bottom end is beveled as defined by a cutout formed therein along a plane skewed in relation to an axis of the tube. The bottom opening thus has an upper arc and a lower arc with the lower arc defining a sharp edge. A plurality of linearly aligned circular bores are formed in the tube. The circular bores resides along a line which lies in a first plane defined by the upper arc and lower arc of the bottom end. A plurality of plant ties each have an L-shaped configuration with a long horizontal extent having a first end coupled to the tube in perpendicular relationship with the axis thereof. A short vertical extent is integrally coupled to a second end of the long horizontal extent and extends upwardly therefrom. Finally, a cup is included which defines an interior space with a top opening.

Abstract: An expandable water trellis is provided including a plurality of hollow pipes of various lengths each having a pair of open ends and a plurality of linearly aligned water dispensers formed along a length thereof. Upon the flow of water within the pipe, water is dispensed through the dispensers for watering purposes. Also included is a plurality of caps each defined by a closed circular face with a periphery coupled thereto for defining an open top for removably securing about one of the open ends of one of the hollow pipes for selectively sealing the same. Next provided is a plurality of T-shaped interconnects each formed of a long tube with a pair of open ends and a short tube integrally coupled to a central extent of the long tube and extending perpendicularly therefrom thereby terminating in an open end which resides in fluidic communication with the open ends of the long tube.

Abstract: The present invention relates to improvements in trellis systems for supporting growing fruit bearing vines, and in particular, to improvements in the trellis itself wherein cross member secured to a post is fitted with rotator arms at either end thereof, which rotator arms are movable about their mounting point through an acute angle of about 45.degree. to 50.degree., and capable of being secured against inadvertent rotation at a predetermined position relative to the cross arm so as to permit sun to shine on the central area of the vine when the rotator arms are moved downwardly, and to permit harvesting when the arms are upright.

Abstract: A device for supporting potted plants and the like, comprising a saucer and at least one support pin which can be fitted to the rim of the saucer so as to support at its upper part a plant stem or stalk which stretches upwards from a plant pot resting on the saucer.

Abstract: A radial garden support system for climbing plants and non-climbing plants that can be used directly on the ground, with or without planting containers, and can also be used on a deck or patio with planting containers. Adjustable upper and lower radial arms support the climbing surface to meet the vertical needs of the climbing plants chosen. Leveling screws on the lower radial arms maintain proper orientation of the system on uneven ground. Triangular planting containers fit between the lower radial arms defining the growing area and resulting in less weeds and decreased quantities of water and fertilizer. Removable greenhouse tents fit within each planting container and enable early plantings, therefore increasing the growing season. A watering collar introduces water directly to the roots of the plants and enables introduction of plant food to the roots minimizing water and plant food requirements.

Abstract: A plant system is preferably made of plastic and even more preferably made of clear acrylic structural members. Such acrylic members take on the color of the surrounding plants and "blend" into the background created by the plants. The acrylic members have abbreviated length attachment members which extend from opposite sides of the structural members, and the attachment members have a differing diameter. The outermost portion has a smaller diameter which facilitates the initial overfitting of a plastic strap having a plurality of apertures. The strap is moved to surround the plant portion to be supported and the other end's aperture is also fitted over the attachment member. The resulting loop extends widely around the plant portion giving it adequate room for growth and further extension through the loop. The system, including the structural members and attachment members can be interconnected using a series of connectors to form a trellis or other support shape.

Abstract: A single watering stake with a tree dual support; providing a sustainable level of saturation for root growth through one staking point and an upper geometric design allowing a tree to obtain optimum dual support.The watering stake, made of polyvinylchloride driven into the ground, with the use of a pounding cap to prevent blossoming of the stake, penetration of the ground provided through a molded pointed iron piercing end with two anchor fins. Six egress holes will be connected to inner hollow shaft leading to hose or drip coupling.Furthermore the ground stake is connected to above-ground stake segments by means of straight open ended junctions. The double staking capabilities are achieved through the use of a one-hundred-eighty degree tubular lateral arc connected to the main support by means of a ninety degree open ended junction. The tubular arc will be inserted into said junction directly above the approximate `whip point` of the tree.

Abstract: A support for a plant has a rod with at least two spaced apart brackets, the uppermost bracket being proximate the upper end of the rod. One or more cages has means thereon adapted to cooperate with the brackets to connect the cage substantially concentrically about the rod. The depth of the uppermost cage from its top to its connecting means is greater than the distance from the uppermost bracket to the upper end of the rod, so that the top of the uppermost portion of the cage extends significantly above the top of the rod.Preferably, each of the cages has a plurality of substantially horizontal loops fixed in spaced-apart relationship by a plurality of substantially vertical legs. The loops of each cage are substantially circular and each sequentially higher loop preferably has a diameter greater than an immediately preceding loop of the cage.

Abstract: A trellis system (164) is used to produce dried-on-the-vine raisins in a row (2) of vines (4) having a split canopy of fruiting canes (26) and replacement canes (28). The fruiting canes are supported by bent metal posts (150) each having an upwardly inclined support arm (156). The inclined support arms support one or more wires (138, 140) which support the fruiting canes so that, after the fruiting canes are severed, the grapes can dry from the heat of the sun to create raisins. The replacement canes are supported away from the fruiting canes by a trellising arrangment (100) having wires (142, 144) supported by replacement cane support arms (106) mounted to posts (102).

Abstract: An apparatus,for supporting various different types of plantlife growing in a ground area including stakes adapted to be inserted into the ground with preferably a pointed end formed of hard plastic preferably recycled. The one or more stakes define a slot extending therethrough adapted to receive a supporting strap of hard or preferably recycled plastic. The supporting strap includes a flat surface adapted to support the shaft of a vertically growing plant or tree without damaging thereto. The strap is preferably generally rectangular in cross section and includes a plurality of studs thereon and defines a plurality of apertures therein. The studs are adapted to extend through the apertures to form the supporting strap into circular formations of varying lengths for supporting of plantlife growing adjacent to the stake. The supporting strap is designed to extend through the preferably rectangular slots in the stakes to facilitate support.

Abstract: A decorative ornament which can be mounted on an inside or outside wall of a house or other structure and which simulates the appearance of a column. The ornament comprises an upper section which simulates the capital of a column, a lower section which simulates the base of a column, and a folded wire strung between the upper and lower sections which has parallel segments simulating the fluting of a column. When mounted on a wall facing a garden or on an inside wall, the ornament can serve as a trellis with the wires supporting plants, flowers or vines.

Abstract: An improved ground stake apparatus for the support of small garden fences used to protect flower beds, seedlings and the like. The invention is comprised of a stake adapted with a plurality of incrementally spaced apertures through which one or more removable U-shaped bridge members are inserted to form channels for the retention of horizontal wires of conventional fencing. Hour-glass shaped clips are also provided to secure the bridge members in place at the desired elevation along the elongate shaft of the stake. Additional features of the invention include an enlarged head having elevated nubs to reduce hammer slippage while driving the stake and a ventral fin attached along the bottom of the shaft for the prevention of both axial and lateral movement of the stake once inserted into the ground.

Abstract: A rod like plant support is held in a plant pot adjacent the side wall of the latter. The holder is in the form of a flat discoid base plate, with an integral socket upstanding from a central portion thereof. A rod engages into and upstands from the socket. A number of integral fingers radially outwardly project from the discoid base plate generally within its plane. The length of each finger is adjustable to fit plant pots having varying internal diameters or varying configurations. Preferably, length adjustment of the fingers is made by cutting end portions thereof along transverse weak lines. In this way, not only is the plant support immobilized within the plant pot, but also, the relative position of the upstanding tie-rod is adjustable relative to plant foliage configuration.

Abstract: A trellis wire support assembly (21) including a first wire member (22) formed of a pair of arms (24,26) dimensioned to extend outwardly of opposite sides (27,28) of the grape stake (23) and a second wire member (33) formed to secure the first wire member to the stake (23). The arms on the first wire member (22) include a support arm portion (31) and vertically-superimposed retention arm portion (51) that extends back over the support arm portion (31) to trap and retain the trellis wires (32a,32b) against upward forces and/or force reversals due to wind loading and the like. The second wire member (33) is plastically deformed to cinch and securely fasten the first wire member (22) to the grape stake (23).

Abstract: An improved ground stake apparatus for the support of small garden fences used to protect flower beds, seedlings and the like. The invention is comprised of a stake adapted with a plurality of incrementally spaced apertures through which one or more removable U-shaped bridge members are inserted to form channels for the retention of horizontal wires of conventional fencing. Hour-glass shaped clips are also provided to secure the bridge members in place at the desired elevation along the elongate shaft of the stake. Additional features of the invention include an enlarged head having elevated nubs to reduce hammer slippage while driving the stake and a ventral fin attached along the bottom of the shaft for the prevention of both axial and lateral movement of the stake once inserted into the ground.

Abstract: A support for a tree or shrub includes a vertical post with a supporting frame welded to the post. The frame includes horizontal sides which have downwardly depending stakes fixed to them. The support may be placed near a tree or shrub so that the sides of the frame surround the tree or shrub. The stakes and post are driven into the ground to a point where the frame abuts the ground. Loops on the post are available to connect supporting cords or wires from the tree trunk or bush stem.

Abstract: A tool for removing roots, plants and other tubular objects from the earth while only minimally disturbing the surrounding soil. The tool includes a first, proximal end serving as a handle for rotating the tool and a second end including a plurality of coil-shaped tines. The tines include relatively sharp points and are shaped to efficiently penetrate the soil when the tool is rotated, disrupting the root system. Once engaged in the vertex of the tines, the main root stem entangles in the coil and rotates with the tool, eventually becoming free of the surrounding soil. The coil also maintains a grasp of the plant once removed from the earth which eliminates the extra step of picking up the removed plants from the surface of the soil.

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.

Abstract: An apparatus (10) for supporting plants includes a base plate (12) having a vertical channel (14) and a plurality of horizontal channels (16), (18), (20), and (22). A vertical rod (32) extends into and above the ground through the vertical channel (14). A plurality of horizontal rods (36) within each horizontal channel (16), (18), (20), and (22) extends a support base provided by the base plate (12). An end plate (38) connects to each horizontal rod (36) to allow for attachment to nearby structures for further support.

Abstract: The specification discloses a stamped metal plant or like object support bracket including a generally "C" shaped opening which receives a four-by-four support post, an object support member for holding a plant or the like, and teeth which project into one side of the "C" shaped opening and engage the four-by-four post.

Abstract: A plant support device for supporting plant stems and fencing which includes a support member having serrated rib structures extending the longitudinal length of the support member and hole slots located adjacent to the rib structures which provide a location to attach plant clips or fencing to the support member. An extension member is provided which telescopically inserts into the support member to easily lengthen the plant support device. Various plant clips are provided which attach to the plant support device to support plant stems and fencing.

Abstract: A small spring steel stake is used to support a large tomato plant. The plant is held close to the stake so that the stake supports the plant with its weight pulling substantially straight down along the axis of the stake. Rings are optionally used to support only the branches and not the stem of the plant. Since the tomatoes grow close to the stem, a heavy load of tomatoes adds little weight to the rings. A shade, designed to be installed whenever the gardener decides the time is right, is detachably mounted to the top of the plant support and consists of spaced apart shade members so that rain water captured by the shade members may be directed to the roots of the plant.An optional deck planter adapted to secure the stake in its vertical position facilitates the use of the plant support for urban and even indoor gardening conditions.

Abstract: A method for plant culture including the steps of growing plants, which produce elongated flexible portions, in supported relation on a structure; permitting the flexible portions to grow; and moving the flexible portions substantially into predetermined positions relative to the plants for subsequent plant cultural practices. An apparatus comprising a frame adapted to be disposed adjacent to the plants and having a laterally projecting portion; and a mechanism for moving the flexible portions of the plants into positions overlaying the support portion of the frame extending laterally of the plants.

Abstract: A method and device for supporting plants involving a stake which includes a hollow tube made of polyvinylchloride and metal supporting wires directed axially and distributed around the circumference of the wall of the tube. Preferably, the hollow tube is formed with individual conduits running in an axial direction along or within the tube wall, each of which contains one of the wires and an adhesive material to hold the wires in place.

Abstract: An improved support for potted plants comprising a vertical post formed of one or more hollow sections secured to a horizontal apertured anchor plate. The anchor plate, which rests on the bottom of the pot, is held in place by the weight of the soil in the pot. The vertical post is extendable in length by the addition of post segments. The section of the post in the pot is apertured to provide feeding ports for the plant and the sections are interconnected by a coupling having tabs extending laterally thereof for anchoring plant ties.

Abstract: An inexpensive garden stake to provide physical and structural support to growing plant life is disclosed. The invention provides an improved device for providing an anchoring base to the supporting stake which increases the useful life of a garden stake. The anchor has legs which expand upon implantation. The increased support provided by the anchor reduces the need for replanting or disturbing the plant in a significant manner.

Abstract: A vine stake having a sharp point at its lower end for penetrating soil adjacent to a growing vine, a solid flat upper end and along the exterior of its body, a plurality of protruding nodules or ruffles upon which vine-tieing ropes or straps can be rested. Desirably the vine stake comprises a hollow core below a solid flat upper end and is adapted for sub-irrigating vine roots by containing an ingress hole on the exterior of its body through which water or fertilizer solution or suspension can be introduced and also a plurality of egress holes in the exterior of its lower portion through which the water or liquid fertilizer can exit below the soil.

Abstract: A creeping plant supporting frame assembly includes a plurality of upright support frames, which are each comprised of a plurality of elongated upright rods spaced from one another around a circle and connected together by a spiral tie bar around the periphery, anchor rods for supporting the upright support frames on the ground, a meshed head frame supported over the upright support frames for climbing creeping plants, feeder bottles respectively suspended on the upright support frames for watering and feeding liquid fertilizer, and baskets and hangers respectively hung on the upright support frames for carrying fruits.

Abstract: A support used for supporting a crop cover such as plastic sheet, cloth or netting that is often applied over crops in a field having a plurality of stakes which receive a plurality of the wire-form crop cover supports about their upper ends. The crop cover supports are either formed from a single typically galvanized wire or are formed from two or more galvanized wires welded together. The wire-form crop cover supports include a lower portion having a series of wire loops which are adapted to be disposed about the upper end of a stake, an intermediate wire portion including an upwardly extending flexible wire segment, and a top wire portion having a wire end, the top wire portion being shaped in such a manner that the wire end will not damage the crop cover. The wire-form crop cover support further includes a stop segment which may rest on the top end of the stake.

Abstract: A tree freeze protection and irrigation system includes a support stand having a plurality of prongs and having a foot step positioned between two said prongs for driving the support stand into the earth adjacent to a tree. The support stand has a water line coupling for attaching a water line thereto and has a passageway therethrough. A rigid pipe is removably attached at one end to the support stand and coupled to the passageway through the support stand and extends in a generally vertical direction when the prongs are anchored in the earth. A spray head is attached on the other end of the rigid pipe for dispersion of the water over a tree. Tree attaching members are provided for attaching the rigid pipe to an adjacent tree so that a free protection and irrigation system can spray a liquid directly above and onto a tree like a shower nozzle. The rigid pipe may include a plurality of rigid pipe sections for varying the length of the rigid pipe in accordance with the height of the tree.

Abstract: A tomato pole is provided having a plurality of spaced, V-shaped slanted slots entrant from one side thereof. The pole is hollow and can be driven into the ground, with one or more of the slots preferably being subterranean in use such that irrigation water can be poured into the top of the pole and will irrigate through the lower notches. The spaced notches enable the user to use anything available for transverse tomato plant support sticks.

Abstract: A clamp for fixing a plant stem to a support wire includes a movable clamp member, a fixed clamp member, a support shaft and a spring attached to the movable and fixed clamp members. Each of the movable and fixed clamp members has a semicircular beak at its one end and an operating member at its other end. The fixed clamp member has an intermediate body portion provided with a support slot for accommodating an intermediate portion of the movable clamp member. The support shaft pivotally attaches the intermediate portion accommodated in the support slot to the fixed clamp member. The spring applies a biasing force causing the two beaks to close onto each other in the manner of a ring and the two operating members to open in a V-like manner. The body portion is provided with slits extending part way along the floor of the support slot from the beak in the direction of the operating member.

Abstract: A plant support for providing support to the branches of a growing plant such as a tomato plant. The plant support comprises a plurality of vertical supports connected or welded to a top horizontal support leaving a remaining open side. The open side of the plant support can be completely or partially closed by integral interconnecting structure of the plant support or by separate structure and/or flexible cord, tape, wire, netting, etc. The construction allows for little or no tapering of the vertical supports in combination with side loading of other units for nesting purposes.

Abstract: A plant tube (6) for insertion into a plant pot (2) in a substantially upright position. The plant tube (6) includes an at least partly open, non-narrowing lower end (12), with at least one planar thin walled protrusion (20) provided at the lower end (12) for defining at least one root penetration opening enabling the roots of the plant in the plant tube (6) to freely penetrate radially outwardly and downwardly from the plant tube (6).

Abstract: A watering arbor apparatus includes a fan-like arrangement of hollow tubes converging to a common junction at lowermost terminal ends of each tube defining an elongate tubular reservoir, wherein the reservoir is in fluid communication with a lowermost hollow conical end, wherein the conical end includes a matrix of apertures therethrough to effect watering within a ground support of the apparatus. Modifications of the instant invention include extension members to extend the capacity and height of the organization, as well as selectively securable caps to restrict flow during periods of saturation in use of the apparatus. Further, an electrical heater is mounted within the reservoir for optional heating of the reservoir during frost like conditions to provide additional heat to a root system of an associated plant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for hanging plants, pots or the like. The apparatus is comprised of a hollow center post having modularly pieced components upon which is mounted radially extending arms and legs. A center hub is provided for mounting the radially extending arms and legs to said center post. The center post is adapted for being supported in its upright position by various type means for mounting on the floor, a tree dolly or for mounting directly into the earth.

Abstract: There is disclosed a clip which is useable to form an anchor for a tie element. The clip comprises a resiliently deformable body having a pair of engagement means which can engage with an elongate support member. Each engagement means includes a locating arrangement which, in use, substantially anchors the body against longitudinal movement on the support member. The body has at least two apertures via which a tie element can be attached to the body.