Abstract: An improved floating island planting system comprising a float ring formed as a circular walled member of closed-cell polyethylene foam, and a garden planter formed in a bowl configuration with a collar of greater diameter than the float ring. The bowl of the garden planter is dimensioned for nesting in the float ring, the planter is defined by a plurality of holes through the closed bottom. A fill mix comprising a combination of clay and potting soil resides in the planter. An alternate embodiment is shown in which the planting system is integrally formed from an open-ended circular collar section that is heat sealed to a conforming circular base section.

Abstract: A flower box having posts and wall elements connected by first reversible anchoring devices, the wall elements being in turn reversibly associated with at least one corresponding bottom so as to provide, as a whole, full vertical and horizontal flexibility in assembling the flower box.

Abstract: The grow pole is a hollow tube for growing multiple plants. The tube has vertical portals into which plants and their supporting medium are inserted. The tube has an end cap on its bottom end for supporting growth media disposed in the tube. Thus, the tube is at least partially filled with plant growing medium, such as dirt, and supporting structure or material to hold multiple plants and to permit watering through one end of the tube. If desired, a plant may be inserted in one end of the tube. Along its length, the tube includes multiple ventilation holes to provide oxygen to the roots.

Abstract: A moulded body for improving cultivation conditions for plants, which is suitable inter alia for arrangement in a plant holder. The moulded body has a tapered projection and is arranged in such a way that the projection protrudes into the plant substrate in the plant holder. The projection has elements allowing an exchange of substances between the interior and the surroundings of the projection. This allows the targeted introduction of air, water, nutrients and auxiliary substances into the plant substrate and the root conglomerates. The moulded body has a recess which acts as a water reservoir that is separate from the plant substrate. The moulded body is water-permeable in the upper part and essentially impermeable to water at the bottom, in the tip of the projection.

Abstract: An inflatable plant support system for receiving, moving and growing potted plants. The system includes an elongated inflatable member having recesses defined in a top surface thereof to accept potted plants. Channels defined in the top surface distribute water to the plants. The inflatable member may be rolled onto a reel and inflated as it is unrolled so that plants may be placed thereon. An interior of the inflatable member is heated.

Abstract: A wall-hanging plant pot with a water level control device which keeps suitable moisture and air supplies in the pot. The wall-hanging plant pot comprising a screw or nail, a wall hanger, a container with bottle-neck bottom having one or more projections and bottle-neck bottom, a water level control device, and a cap.

Abstract: The process of Aerohydroponic Circulation is used for accelerated growing of a plant or plants while utilizing hydroponic gardening. It is also used for aiding in the recovery of a damaged or diseased plant or plants. This process provides the oxygen gas necessary for the plants roots to grow submerged continuously, in a hydroponic container, filled with nutrient solution to the base of the plant roots. This process effectively circulates the air and nutrient solution constantly.

Abstract: An apparatus for limiting ice build-up in a gutter, the apparatus deployable in a gutter which has a bottom, the apparatus comprising a housing comprising sidewalls and a base comprising a top side, the sidewalls joined to the top side of the base with the side walls defining a salt block opening through which the salt block is loadable into the housing, with one of the side walls defining a flow opening for allowing frozen precipitation to pass therethrough and contact the salt block and melt.

Abstract: An in-ground sand receptacle contains sand used to repair divots in a golf course. The receptacle includes a plurality of walls defining an enclosure adapted for residing below a ground surface of the golf course. The enclosure has an open top for receiving sand therein. A lid removably covers the open top of the enclosure. Indicia is applied to the lid for indicating a distance between the receptacle and a predetermined point on the golf course.

Abstract: A seed planting system for planting seeds in dirt in the depressions of a flat. The seed planting system includes a plurality of seeding assemblies each having a hopper. The hopper is designed for holding the seeds. Each of the seeding assemblies has dispensing portion. The dispensing portion is coupled to the hopper of an associated one of the seeding assemblies whereby the dispensing portion is designed for dispensing seeds from the hopper of the associated one of the seeding assemblies into the depressions of the flat. A regulating assembly is coupled between the hopper and the dispensing portion of each of the seeding assemblies whereby the regulating assembly is designed for regulating the rate at which the seeds are dispensed from the hopper to the dispensing portion of the associated one of the seeding assemblies.

Abstract: There is a pot for growing a plant. The pot in a position of use has downwardly opening gaps (6) through the side walls (4). The tips of plant roots growing down the side walls are pruned by the effects of air and light when encountering the gaps (6) so that further up the root lateral growth inward toward centre of the pot is encouraged. The pot also has a substantially open bottom 2 and tapered side walls (4) to creat a wedging action to help soil retention above the open bottom (2).

Abstract: A plant container has a semi-spherical opened top cup-shaped receptacle permanently attached to a vertical back panel. The cup and back panel form a pocket for retaining soil for a plant. The back panel has at least one opening for receiving a mounting element, such as a suction cup, for removably mounting the container to a vertical supporting surface, as for example, a window pane. The back panel also defines a reservoir for water and openings in communication with the receptacle for watering a plant received in the receptacle.

Abstract: A molded plant growing container system is easily stacked in a vertical array providing a self-supporting apparatus for intense horticulture. This apparatus increases crop yields over conventional growing methods. The containers nest within each other for ease of transport, are quickly and easily assembled, provide efficiency in installation and use of growing medium, increased numbers of plants in a given space, and are adaptable to a variety of irrigation methods.

Abstract: A plant container has a semi-spherical opened top cup-shaped receptacle permanently attached to a vertical back panel. The cup and back panel form a pocket for retaining soil for a plant. The back panel has at least one opening for receiving a mounting element, such as a suction cup, for removably mounting the container to a vertical supporting surface, as for example, a window pane. The back panel also defines a reservoir for water and openings in communication with the receptacle for watering a plant received in the receptacle.

Abstract: The floatable planter is employed in a body of water, such as a fish pond, in order to prevent the growth of algae. The planter employs an aquatic pot for receiving a plant, a peat pot having a planting medium for receiving the aquatic pot, a floatation ring about the aquatic pot, a mass of decomposable material selected from the group consisting of barley straw and lavender, and a mesh bag that envelopes the pots, floatation ring and decomposable material. As the decomposable material decomposes, hydrogen peroxide is produced in order to act as an algaecide in the body of water. The floatation ring ensures the proper floatation of the straw or lavender in the water.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a gravestone planter and kit used to construct a generally rectangular flower box having a continuous open trough capable of retaining potting soil and having a central open cavity in the middle of the flower box. The width and length dimensions of the constructed flower box are adjustable by slidably moving four separate interconnected corner pieces. By adjusting the width and length of the constructed flower box, the central cavity can be expanded to substantially match the particular dimensions of the top of a given post, such as the top of a gravestone. The dimensionally adjusted flower box may then be mounted around the top of any post that the central cavity of the flower box fits around. Mounting the flower box around the top of a given post is achieved by using at least one strap attached to two opposing sides of the flower box so that the middle of the strap and contacting the top portion of the post.

Abstract: A mobile, indoor, sit-and-plant gardening station that provides individuals with the year round opportunity to enjoy their love of plants and gardening well into their later years in life and enables them to garden sitting down.

Abstract: A height adjustable support assembly for a receptacle in which a water plant or other vegetation can be grown is disclosed. The assembly includes a base which can be weighted down with granulated material such as sand or pebbles, a two section, telescopically adjustable, elongated supporting column attached on a lower end to the base, and a receptacle attached to an upper end of the supporting column. In one embodiment, the receptacle is fitted with a flotation collar so that it can float on the surface of the water containment means in which the assembly is disposed as the water surface level changes, carrying with it an upper section of the supporting column. In another embodiment, the height of the supporting column and receptacle can be incrementally adjusted and fixed by means of a retaining pin. In yet another embodiment the supporting column height can be adjusted and fixed by means of a threaded cap containing a compressible gasket.

Abstract: A plant container containing side walls extending from a bottom to a top opening so as to define a cavity, the top opening smaller than the bottom; means for introducing seeds of the plant into the cavity from the bottom.

Abstract: A planter (10) having a vertical rabbet (12) for conformally engaging a post (14). The planter comprises a sidewall (18) and a bottom wall (20) that together define a cavity (22) for receiving potting soil or other material for supporting one or more plants and/or other items. A first portion (24) of the sidewall extends into the cavity to define the rabbet. A second portion (26) of the sidewall is preferably circular in shape and tapered so that the cavity is generally frusto-conical in shape. The rabbet includes a front face (28), a first lateral face (30) and a second lateral face (32), each for confronting a corresponding face of the post.

Abstract: Described herein is a flowerpot made of plastic material, the top rim of which has a closed outer profile, and the procedure for manufacturing which comprises the steps of preparation of the mould, hot injection of the plastic material, injection of a gas at high pressure, cooling, and extraction of the flowerpot.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a revegetation and greening system that is used to control erosion and to decorate infertile environments or steep structures. This system comprises one or many revegetation devices. Each device holds self-sufficient materials for growing plant with minimal need for frequent watering or advanced care. A layer of synthetic nets or grids can be placed on the surface of these structures to secure these devices. This system creates a stable and suitable environment for the growth of many plants in various conditions. Furthermore, by using many layers of this system simultaneously, it can provide erosion control and structure decoration in a very short time.

Abstract: A plastic article includes a first plastic portion having a series of protrusions extending therefrom and adjacent to each other. A second plastic portion is molded between and over the protrusions of the first plastic portion, thereby forming a protuberance on the plastic article in a desired profile.

Abstract: A tiered planter including a frame assembly includes at least one front frame member. Also included is at least one back frame member having a height greater than that of the at least one front frame member. At least one top frame member is connected to the at least one front frame member and to the at least one back frame member. A plurality of planter boxes is provided Each planter box has a four side walls, a bottom connecting the four side walls, and an open top. The planter boxes are adapted and constructed to contain live plant material and plant growing medium. A plurality of planter box supports are connected to the frame assembly. The planter box supports are adapted and constructed to removably secure the planter boxes in a tiered configuration with each of the respective tops of the planter boxes being secured at different heights.

Abstract: A floral container having a substantially rigid outer cylindrical member with a bottom planar surface. A plurality of flexible foamed plastic members having the same overall cylindrical shape as the cylindrical member are stacked and secured together forming an insert body which is mounted in the chamber of the cylindrical member. Each of the flexible foamed plastic members defines a throughgoing substantially circular cutout of a different size with a defined tooth assembly extending inward toward the center point of each substantially circular cutout. The foamed plastic member cutouts being axially aligned with cutouts of an adjacent foamed plastic member to form a stepped bore which can hold various sized articles.

Abstract: An irrigation device is provided, the device comprising a container for water consisting of a plurality of surfaces, each surface substantially being either a hydrophilic membrane or impervious to water in all forms, and wherein at least one of the surfaces is substantially a hydrophilic membrane and at least one of the surfaces is substantially impervious to water in all forms.

Abstract: A removable plant container for growing and transporting plants having a base member in communication with a lateral support wall. The base member and lateral support wall define a receiving aperture, having a volume V, for receiving the plant and growing media therein. At least one removal device is in communication with the lateral support wall, the base member, or both. Actuation of the at least one removal device results in an increase in the volume of the receiving aperture from volume V to volume V′, thereby permitting the removal of the plant and growing media without damage to the plant root system of root ball.

Abstract: A plant water absorbing container is disclosed. A water tank is filled with water. At least one supporting frame is disposed in the water tank. A net frame slight smaller than the opening of the water tank is installed above the supporting frame. A plurality of water absorbing cottons are disposed above the net frame. Two distal ends of each water absorbing cotton are sunk in the water. Each position on the net frame for disposing the water absorbing cotton is installed with a flat culture disk. Each culture disk has a bottom which is drilled with a plurality of via holes. Each culture disk is filled with nourish material and plant. The water absorbing cotton generates a siphonage so that water permeates into the water absorbing cotton from the center portion thereof. The air for the root of a plant can flow through the hole at the lateral hole of the water tank. Therefore, plant will acquire sufficient nutriment and water.

Abstract: Described is a holder with a base which is not smooth, but which contains for instance a profile such as a waffle profile. Such a holder is particularly suitable for presenting and transporting elongate articles therein, such as cut flowers, without them slipping downward in the holder.

Abstract: A rotary plant growing apparatus has an open-ended cylindrical drum which rotates about a horizontal axis on a support stand. A lamp is positioned at the axis of the drum. Holes in the drum hold plant pots, with the plants facing the light and the bottom of the pots extending radially outward from the drum. A tray under the drum holds a pool of water and is spaced from the drum such that the lower part of the pots contacts the water as the drum rotates, watering the plants. The apparatus is particularly suitable for hydroponic gardening.

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a removable planter for use in cemetery plots 14 having tapered sides so that the planters can be nested one inside the other. A name plate 38 is also provided to be prominently displayed on the present invention 10 also having a horizontal flange 32 disposed about the upper periphery of the present invention. Drain holes 36 are also provided in the bottom 31 of the present invention. In an alternative embodiment, a base member 40 is provided which can be staked using spikes 42 inside a hole 22 which is dug into the ground 12 of the cemetery plot 14. This allows a removable planter 15 to be easily placed inside and removed from the base member 40. Releasable attachment means are provided which basically secure the removable planter 15 to the base member 40 by using pegs 46 which join the horizontal flanges 32 of the removable planter 15 and the base member 40.

Abstract: A vessel for growing a plant, comprising: a base material 11 in the from of a vessel which is capable of accommodating therein at least a part of a plant; and a hydrogel-forming polymer 12 having a crosslinked structure disposed in the inside of the vessel-form base material 11. When such a vessel is used, the transferring operation for the plant can be automated, and the transferring damage to the plant can be reduced at the time of the transferring operation for the plant.

Abstract: Plastic bags are continuously formed and filled with sand, soil and gravel to fabricate flexible soft bricks of various shapes and configurations which may be laid on the ground to stabilize sand for growing vegetation or to prevent soil depletion due to water erosion or to grow vegetation in them. Protective housings made of plastic membrane material may be erected in dry or desert regions for growing trees and vegetation. The lower portion of the housing may be located below ground into a trench. Self operating knives are located in the housing to sever the plastic membrane material when the tree grown in the housing has reached a predetermined maturity. Tree planting bullets are provided to facilitate forestation by airplane to land inaccessible regions. The tree seedling is located in supported in an embryonic sack located in a depression formed in the rear portion of the bullet head.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the in situ manufacture of plant extracts from living plants. Since the plant remains intact, a flower or other component of the plant can be extracted one or more times. Following the extraction process, the plant is typically able to continue with its lifecycle. Such extracts have a variety of uses including use for, but not limited to: herbal and homeopathic medicines, hair and skin treatments, and cosmetics. The present invention also relates to apparatus useful for manufacturing plant extracts from living plants.

Abstract: The invention is based on the discovery that texturized cellulosic and/or lignocellulosic materials can be combined with many different matrix materials, including organic matrices (e.g., thermosetting resins, elastomers, asphalts, lignins, or tars) to produce useful compositions.

Abstract: A plant container containing side walls extending from a bottom to a top opening so as to define a cavity, said top opening smaller than said bottom; means for introducing seeds of said plant into said cavity from said bottom.

Abstract: A plant packaging and covering system comprising a floral sleeve having a base portion having a decorative pattern thereon. The sleeve may have an upper sleeve portion which can surround a plant disposed in a pot and which can be detached once the protective function of the sleeve is complete or which can be used to support the sleeve from a support device prior to use. The decorative pattern has a curved or non-linear upper boundary which gives the sleeve the appearance of having a curved or non-linear upper skirt extending from the base portion.

Abstract: This invention relates to an automatic plant watering system and method having a container for receiving a plant. The container has a dividing wall which divides the container into a plant-receiving area and a fluid container area for receiving a fluid container. When the fluid container is mounted in the fluid container receiving area, an actuator on the container actuates and opens a flapper valve so that fluid may pass from the container into the plant-receiving area. The container is situated a predetermined distance in the container-receiving area which defines the amount of water to be provided and maintained in the plant-receiving area.

Abstract: Planter elements for use individually or in various combinations for a wide variety of uses and which are easily assembled for compact storage/shipment. A base element is a box-like structure having four walls, open at the top and bottom. The walls are attached to posts at the four corners with upper surfaces of the posts in a common plane within the space surrounded by the walls and lower surfaces in a common plane below such space, permitting two or more of these elements to be stacked atop and releasably attached to one another, or be placed under or over other elements, as well as being optionally secured in place directly upon the ground. A similarly constructed element, termed an extension box, may be placed atop the base to increase its effective height, or may be used separately or in combination with other elements. The base and/or extension box elements may be supported upon and releasably attached to a cooperatively structured dolly element for convenient movement.

Abstract: A combined water feature and planter is in the form of a rectangular trough formed by a one-piece plastics material hollow moulded shell. A base of the planter has drainage openings therein leading to respective drainage passages which extend through a water reservoir for water recycled through an ornamental pump. The drainage passages are thus isolated from the water reservoir so that liquid draining through the passages to the exterior of the trough does not mix with the water recycling through the pump and cannot thus contaminate it.

Abstract: Flowerpot which has a top section of rectangular cross-section, the long side being at least 20% longer than the short side. At the bottom the flowerpot has an elliptical shape. If support sticks are used, these are positioned close to the corners, the free ends of the support sticks being joined to one another. One or more central support sticks can optionally be present.

Abstract: A pot body is mounted in a transparent water container and defining a first water chamber on the inside and a second water chamber on the outside, a soil holder is mounted in the pot body above the first water chamber to hold soil for growing plants, and a flexible tube is connected to a bottom through hole of the pot body and controlled by a float to close/open a split on it subject to the level of water in the first water chamber, enabling water to flow from the second water chamber to the first water chamber for plants growing in soil in the soil holder when the water in the second water chamber drops below a lower limit level.

Abstract: A decorative planter includes a base having upper and lower portions and a flange disposed about the outer periphery of the upper portion. The planter also includes a collar dimensioned to encompass the upper portion of the base. The collar has a mechanical interface which engages the flange such that the collar and the flange form a decorative rim about the upper portion of the planter. The present disclosure also relates to a method of forming a decorative planter which includes the steps of: a) forming a base having upper and lower portions and a flange disposed about the outer periphery of the upper portion; b) forming a collar dimensioned to encompass the upper portion of the base, the collar having a mechanical interface dimensioned to mechanically engage the flange; and c) engaging the collar and the flange to form a decorative rim about the upper portion of the base.

Abstract: A self-watering planter (20) having a container (22) and a floor structure (60). The latter includes one or more troughs (80) that extend downwardly from floor (70). When manufacture of the planter is complete, a chamber portion (28a) for receiving planting medium (100) is provided above the floor. This chamber portion includes interior regions (82) of the troughs. A lower chamber portion (28b) is provided beneath the floor structure for receiving water. Openings (96, 97) in bottom ends (84) of troughs (80) permit water in the lower chamber portion to be wicked up into the planting medium in the troughs, which in turn is wicked up into planting medium in upper portions of the upper chamber portion. The planter is designed to be manufactured with a single mold in a single molding operation.

Abstract: A portable gardening system comprised of an assembled center support, large base, small base and grow box with a plurality of holes in the bottom, which can be utilized as needed, for growing multiple types of vegetation upside down out of the bottom of the grow box. In addition, plants and vegetation can be grown upright, as well, out of the open top of the grow box. The unique design of the bottom of the grow box allows the upside down growth of a variety of plants and fully utilizes gardening space that in other devices is not used. Gardening system is easily assembled for use and disassembled for storage.

Abstract: A flower box having posts and wall elements connected by first reversible anchoring devices, the wall elements being in turn reversibly associated with at least one corresponding bottom so as to provide, as a whole, full vertical and horizontal flexibility in assembling the flower box.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1), especially for growing plants, having at least one pot (2) in which the base is provided with a plurality of openings (10). Each opening (10) has a first part (12) which is formed in the base (3) and extends up to the pot wall (4). Each opening (10) also has a second part (13) which is formed in an area of the pot wall (4) located close to the base and which is adjacent to said first part (12). The first part (12) of the opening (10) is covered in the inner space of the pot by forming lateral passage openings (20) with a ridge (15) which is at least partially set at a distance from the base (3). The root tips die as soon as they reach the passage openings (20) between the ridge (15) and the base (3) since they come in contact with light and air. As a result, undesired turning growth of the roots is prevented in a simple manner.

Abstract: A bottomless compartmentalized in-ground garden container includes a rigid outer wall defining a perimeter and having opposite upper and lower edges around the perimeter. Rigid compartment walls extend at least partially across the perimeter. The compartment walls intersect the outer wall and other compartment walls so as to form compartments within the perimeter. The upper edge of the outer wall has a widened portion so as to have a thickness greater than a thickness of the lower edges of the outer wall and the compartment walls. The lower edges of the outer wall and the compartment walls are adapted to slice into soil. The widened portion is adapted for distributing pressure applied manually downwardly by a downward hand pressure onto the widened portion so as to drive the lower edges of the walls into the soil. The container is bottomless so as to leave the outer walls and the compartment walls exposed to soil forced upwardly into the compartments.

Abstract: A mobile, indoor, sit-and-plant gardening station that provides individuals with the year round opportunity to enjoy their love of plants and gardening well into their later years in life and enables them to garden sitting down.

Abstract: A stackable modular planter comprising a pot having a bottom, side walls and open top, the top edge of at least one side wall having a window for plants to extend therethrough, a water permeable partition divides the pot into an upper plant growing chamber and a lower water collecting and draining chamber having an opening in a side wall for draining water therefrom, said pot further including means for integrally supporting a water pump for recycling water from the lower water collecting chamber to the upper plant growing chamber.