Abstract: A landscaping cap for use as a protective or ornamental covering for landscaping dividers. In one embodiment an elongated extruded plastic cap has an internal shape adapted to substantially conform to an exterior shape of an upper section of a landscaping divider, said cap having a longitudinal slit along its bottom to allow the cap to fit over and enclose the upper section of the landscaping divider.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus and method for defining a landscape boundary. The invention comprises a longitudinal log having spaced apart ends, one of which is pronged and the other is flanged. The pronged and flanged ends are configured so as to engage one another by virtue of a pivot pin or locking pin arrangement. In this fashion, several logs can be fastened together and arranged in a variety of curved paths if necessary so as to define a landscape boundary. The invention also includes a lighting element to provide illumination to the landscape where the invention is used. The method of the present invention is directed to the steps of constructing a landscape boundary incorporating the apparatus of the present invention.

Abstract: An assembly of a divider and stakes installed to define the limits of a flower bed or the like relative to adjoining ground wherein the height of the flower bed surface is greater than that of the adjoining ground. The divider comprises an extruded length of plastic including an enlarged upper section and a flange formed integrally with the upper section and extending along the length of said upper section and downwardly from said upper section to a bottom edge. A plurality of flaps are formed integrally with the bottom edge and extend laterally outwardly from the bottom edge. At least one slot is formed in at least some of said flaps, the slots being adapted for receipt of stakes whereby the enlarged upper section is positioned at the height of said bed, with the stakes penetrating the adjoining ground and securing the flaps in overlying relationship with the adjoining ground.

Abstract: A landscaping barrier comprising an upper body, spine, and wedge attached to the spine opposite the upper body. The upper body incorporates a guide whereby a weedeater line may be guided, and which serves as a grass height cut reference to a gardener trimming grass adjacent said landscaping barrier. The wedge further incorporates a lip which serves to retain the landscaping barrier in the ground. A straight connector and a right angle connector are disclosed, which serve to connect landscaping barriers end-to-end and at a right angle respectively.

Abstract: The invention relates to a groundcovering element, consisting of a plurality of components (1) with links (2,3) in between, a method for the manufacture thereof and a method for the manufacture of a mold (24, 25, 26, 27, 29, 30). According to the invention it is provided that the links between the components are deformable, possibly flexible and allow for a distance between adjacent components, resulting in a groundcovering element that is easy to lay, offers better possibilities of adjustment to various desired surfaces to be covered and is considerably more suitable for a more or less undulating terrain. In a method of manufacture, one steel mold part (34) cooperates with many rubber ones (31), so that with little investment a high production rate is obtained.

Abstract: A landscaping block system including one or more landscaping blocks having anchoring means for embedding the blocks in a substrate. The blocks each have a groove on the bottom, so that when the blocks are aligned end to end in a substrate, the grooves define a continuous conduit.

Abstract: A vegetation barrier for the prevention of vegetation growth directly beneath and immediately around a fence. The barrier employs one or more barrier segments receivable beneath the lower edge of a fence. Each segment includes a first aperture disposed near one of its two longitudinal ends, and a second aperture disposed near the opposite longitudinal end of the segment. The apertures have different widths in the transverse direction, such that the segments are adapted to be used with fences constructed with posts having either of two sizes, such as the standardized sizes of about 15/8 inches and about 21/2 inches used in residential and commercial fence constructions. Multiple barrier segments can be installed on fences with differing spacing between posts by adjusting the amount of overlap between members.

Abstract: The invention includes a block for use in landscaping and other applications. The block may have a lip on one or both sides that may function as a mowing strip. The block may have grooves on the bottom for receiving an anchoring strip or defining a conduit. Also, one or both ends of the block may be angled to create a straight, curved, or curvilinear border.

Abstract: A landscape edging device which is postioned about a border between a lawn or garden and a structure such as a sidewalk, driveway or building is characterized by a split horizontal member which is capable of downward displacement to allow mowers and other objects to traverse over the device, while providing sufficient height to be an effective barrier between the lawn and the structure. Gripping members are provided to allow the device to be fixed to the lawn.

Abstract: The instant invention is a lawn and garden edging system which provides for a border device positionable adjacent walks and plant beds with provisions for the attachment of watering and lighting components. An insertion structure is provided which is inserted into the ground by use of a wooden handle placed into an aperture allowing an individual to stand on an upper end of the structure allowing the installer's weight to force the structure into the ground. The upper portion of the structure forms a passageway with apertures available for positioning watering components, electrical components may also be attached for connection to lighting products used to highlight trees, bushes or a home. A second embodiment of the invention provides a conduit for attachment to conventional extruded plastic edging dividers, the conduit provides the formation of a passageway for placement of the aforementioned watering components and electrical connections.

Abstract: This invention provides a landscape edging device (10) including a polyvinylchloride pipe (22) having longitudinally spaced bores (24) extending vertically therethrough and spikes (31) disposed to extend substantially vertically through the bores (24) and into the ground to secure the device (10) to the ground. The spikes (31) include head portions (32) and shank portions (34). The head portions (32) have larger outer head diameters (36) than the diameters (38) of the bores (24) and the shank portions (34) have outer shank diameters (39) smaller than the diameters (38) of the bores (24), whereby the bores (24) are adapted to receive the shank portions (34) and the head portions (32) cooperatively engage the elongated member (20) proximate the corresponding bores (24).The invention also relates to an improved method of installing such a landscape edging device (10). The first step involves digging a trench (60) in the ground intermediate a first earth surface (52) and an adjacent earth surface (54).

Abstract: A landscaping cap for use as a protective or ornamental covering for landscaping dividers. In one embodiment an elongated extruded plastic cap has an internal shape adapted to substantially conform to an exterior shape of an upper section of a landscaping divider, said cap having a longitudinal slit along its bottom to allow the cap to fit over and enclose the upper section of the landscaping divider.

Abstract: Plastic extruded landscape edging is disclosed which consists of an elongated body member, a top rail member extending longitudinally along the top portion of the body member and an anchor member extending longitudinally along the bottom portion of the body member and projecting laterally outward from each side thereof. A tongue member is formed on one side of the anchor member and a groove sized to receive the tongue member is formed in the opposite side of the anchor member, both of which extend longitudinally over its length. The tongue member and groove are mutually engageable when adjacent portions of the edging are disposed in side by side relation, such as when a length of the edging is coiled for packaging purposes, thus retaining the edging in side by side relation.

Abstract: The present invention is a lawn edging device adapted to be used adjacent borders of walks and plant beds wherein the anchoring portion of the device includes opposing blades that facilitates storage and shipping by eliminating the necessity of external packaging. The edging utilizes a conventional longitudinally extending upper body portion with a vertical anchoring barrier depending therefrom. The anchoring barrier is formed integral to the upper body portion and utilizes a projecting blade positioned on one side of the barrier and receptacle for receiving the blade on the second side of the barrier. When the edging device is wound into a coil, for purposes of shipping and storage, the projecting blade on the first side is inserted into the receiving section on the second side of the anchoring barrier. The blades operate to align the circular bead of the upper body portion into a similar plane so as to provide a coiling of uniform shape.

Abstract: A precast concrete curb stone which is comprised of a curb section having a front wall, a top wall and opposed side walls. The curb stone has a rear wall with an anchoring projection formed integral therewith and which extends flush with a flat bottom wall of the curb section. The projection has a recessed top anchoring wall disposed spaced a predetermined distance below the section top wall. An anchoring cavity is provided in the top anchoring wall and spaced from a rear wall of the anchoring projection. A peg anchor is adapted for connection with the anchoring cavity of the anchoring projection. The peg anchor has a hook-shaped end adapted for engagement in the anchoring cavity and an elongated stem having a length sufficient to extend into a ground surface behind the rear wall of the anchoring projection.

Abstract: A lawn edging device is provided in the form of a strip having a top edge configured for withstanding hammering, a bottom edge configured for penetration into the ground, and ends constructed for interlocking with adjacent strips. A plurality of ribs spaced parallel to each other extend from both sides of the strip and are oriented perpendicular to the length of the strip to provide vertical rigidity to the strip. The ribs taper towards the bottom edge of the strip and facilitate the penetration of the strip into the ground.

Abstract: A new and improved modular plant growth prevention apparatus is used in conjunction with a vertical surface extending vertically from the ground and includes a plurality of plant growth prevention modules which are placed on the ground a predetermined distance from the vertical surface. A plurality of first connector assemblies connect the plant growth prevention modules to each other. A plurality of second connector assemblies connect the plant growth prevention modules to the ground. Each of the plant growth prevention modules includes a vegetation-impervious horizontal portion for placement on the ground. The vegetation-impervious horizontal portion includes an outer edge and an inner end. A length between the outer edge and the inner end is equal to or greater than a distance between an outside surface of a wheel assembly and an outside edge of a blade of a mower.

Abstract: A root-control barrier apparatus and method employing living hinges, such hinges forming parts of various types of root-control barriers including single-elongate, closed-loop polygonal with different numbers of sides, and curved.

Abstract: The invention is a modular landscape edging system comprising a plurality of generally V-shaped edging modules and a plurality of connecting modules. The edging module possesses sheaths for receiving an anchor. The edging module is shaped such that it is stackable. In any embodiment of the invention the edging module or an angled connecting module may optionally possesses a circular accessory opening in the top edging surface for including accessories such as lamp posts or sprinkler heads into the edging. In any embodiment of the present invention the edging system can include a grade changing module. The grade changer contains a plurality of vertical support wall pleats that allow the grade changer module to connect a unit of edging module and connector module on a graded surfaces. In any embodiment of the invention the edging system can include an edging module spanner member. The spanner member functions to prevent the collapse and spreading of the edging module.

Abstract: Landscape edging is disclosed having a body member of predetermined length, height and thickness, with a top tubular rail member extending longitudinally along the top portion of the body member and an anchor member extending longitudinally over the bottom portion of the body member. The anchor member takes the form of a triangle when viewed in transverse section, which is disposed in an inverted position with a point of the triangle directed downward for insertion into the ground, and with anchoring portions projecting laterally outward from opposite faces of the body member.

Abstract: A stone surround for defining a grave site, includes a rectangular stone wall structure, a stone front plate, and a pair of stone plates each having a hole respectively for growing plants therethrough from the ground.

Abstract: A landscape edging system which includes a plurality of flexible and resilient component pieces. Each component piece has a base for placement in the ground and a pair of opposed sides, each side having a protruding lip. A lip from one component piece overlaps with a lip from an adjoining piece to form an elongated continuous edging system.

Abstract: A lawn edging system is described for positioning a row of edge blocks over underlying soil along a lawn or planter edge. The edging system includes an elongated restraining channel having opposed sidewalls extending continuously along its length. The sidewalls are transversely spaced from each other to receive and hold a row of edge blocks alongside a lawn edge. The elongated channel has a floor which is formed of a plurality of spaced floor leaves extending across the elongated channel. The sidewalls can be severed and bent, between the floor leaves. This allows the elongated channel to be bent to conform to curved lawn edges. The edge blocks are tapered so that they can be aligned in straight and curved rows. A plurality of perforated anchoring tabs extend outward from along the first sidewall of the elongated channel to allow grass roots to grow therethrough and to thereby secure the elongated channel and received edge blocks relative to the underlying soil.

Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, an elongated landscape edging strip formed of flexible material has a substantially flat planar bottom support surface and comprises an upstanding, laterally reinforced retainer portion of channel-shaped cross section intermediate and integrally extruded with a flat flexible mowing strip and a flat flexible anchoring strip. The retainer portion, mowing strip, and anchoring strip are secured in conformity to the ground contour along a landscape border. In preferred embodiments, the retainer portion abuts a fence or retains landscape fill on landscaping sheet having an edge secured underneath the landscaping edging strip.

Abstract: A holding device for paving blocks which has a vertical side for contacting the paving stones is strongly buttressed to hold the paving blocks. At pre-selected points along the vertical side are belts of material perpendicular thereto. Buttressing each belt of material in the vertical edge are gusset members supported by a boss member. The boss member provides for driving a nail into the ground and through the support member in order to hold the holding device for paving blocks in position. The nail is a barbed X-cross-section nail which may be used to secure the holding device for paving blocks.

Abstract: Apparatus for forming a barrier on a support surface to restrict movement of a baby walker. The apparatus includes at least one elongated barrier element positionable on the support surface which is rotatable when engaged by a baby walker wheel to bring the elongated barrier element into contact with the walker body and prevent further movement of the baby walker.

Abstract: Imitation bricks made of molded plastic are linked by hinged connectors to form edging strips for flower beds, lawns or garden paths. Compressible rectangular washers between the bricks simulate mortar joints. Anchoring prongs with barbed tips are used to implant the blocks into the soil.

Abstract: An anchoring arrangement for lawn edging material of the type used for defining borders of lawns and gardens. The edging material is formed of a resilient, extruded, molded plastic material and includes a relatively thin vertical wall member, which preferably has a retaining flange projecting laterally outward from a lower end thereof. The primary feature of the invention is the provision of hollow tubes that extend through the edging material and are adapted to hold plant seeds until they germinate and mature, so that the roots of the plants will anchor the material in place in the ground.

Abstract: A tree root-control barrier system formed by a plurality of panels having vertical ridges thereon. Then panels are embedded in the earth between a sidewalk and a tree whose roots are to be controlled. Upper and lower cross-members are provided on the panels at their upper edges, and perform various functions including sun protection, protection against lawn trimmers, protection against the growing of tree roots above the ground, and others.

Abstract: A landscape edging assembly which includes first and second elongated strips of material having longitudinal top and bottom edges and being adapted for use as landscape edging. The strips are adapted for end-to-end alignment along longitudinal axes thereof with mutually adjacent ends of each of the strips having an end segment that is laterally offset with respect to a remainder segment by an amount that is equal to or just slightly greater than a thickness dimension of the strips. The end segment and the remainder segment on each strip are integrally connected by a transversely extending segment and having an edge opening slot on the top edge of one of the strips and on the bottom edge of the next mutually adjacent strip. Each slot extends generally halfway into the strip from a respective edge, leaving a remainder transversely extending segment joining the end segment and the remainder segment on each of the strips.

Abstract: A flat weed guard cover system is presented which has at least two pieces. Each separate cover has a cut-out section and one or more flaps near the cut-out section. In use, a first weed guard cover is placed around a vertical structure with the structure protruding through the cut-out section and the flaps surrounding the vertical structure. A second cover section is then placed over the first with the vertical structure again protruding through the cut-out section of the second cover and the flaps of the second cover on top of the flaps of the first cover. The flaps may be sealed together by Epoxy glue or any other suitable manner. The edges of the cover may be secured to the ground by means of landscape staples. Different geometric shapes and different positions for the cut-out are also presented. The covers inhibit growth of weeds or other plant material around the vertical structure.

Abstract: A modular landscape timber system used generally to construct retaining walls and boxed gardens having a plurality of vertically aligned layers of modular first members having ends with ball and socket joint portions that interfit with one another, a plurality of braces, and a plurality of spikes that are driven through the braces on an incline to fasten the ends of the timber members together with a resulting joint that resists rotational movement. The system further includes a deadman joint that serves to maintain the vertical alignment of the layers of first members.

Abstract: This invention relates to a modular frame which is made up of a suitable plastic material and is capable of giving the correct L-shaped profile to the upper edges of wells or of canalizations or of openings in general and is prepared so as to give the possibility of anchoring the same strongly to the cement mortar employed for its installation.

Abstract: A landscaping divider having a lower ground insertion section and an upper wall portion having a reinforced section. The reinforced section includes a plurality of raised areas founded in selected patterns. The raised areas form flat exposed surfaces.

Abstract: An improved precast plastic landscape border assembly for use as yard edging, around trees, and in terracing, the assembly comprising a plurality of identical border units. Each border unit has an upper pivotal connector at one end, a connector receiver at the other end, a generally upstanding wall portion, and a stepped horizontal base plate or mower strip, the base plate preferably carrying an angled extension portion.

Abstract: A holding device for paving blocks which has a vertical side for contacting the paving stones is strongly buttressed to hold the paving blocks. At pre-selected points along the vertical side are belts of material perpendicular thereto. Buttressing each belt of material in the vertical edge are gusset members supported by a boss member. The boss member provides for driving a nail into the ground and through the support member in order to hold the holding device for paving blocks in position. The nail is a barbed, X-cross-section nail which may be used to secure the holding device for paving blocks.

Abstract: A stake (10, 80) is provided which can be used for edging gardens and lawns or for the formation of forms for concrete foundations and slabs. The stake (10, 80) is moulded from a synthetic plastic material and comprises a leading end (12) which is tapered for penetrating the ground and a trailing end (14) which is provided with a beam-receiving formation (16) thereon for receiving a beam therein. The beam receiving formation comprises at least one pair of planar side members (18, 20) which are spaced from one another. A plurality of the stakes can be provided as a garden edging kit or a concrete formwork kit.

Abstract: A brick edging device is disclosed for use as an interface or boundary of a bricked region In one aspect the edging device includes an elongate extruded aluminum strip extending in a longitudinal direction having a flange portion attached to an edge of the aluminum strip and extending in a transverse direction outwardly from one side of the strip. The flange is provided with a series of V-shaped cut-out portions spaced along the length thereof with the flat apex of the V being spaced from the edge of the elongate strip. The portion of the flange located between the cut-outs form individual flaps, each flap having an aperture extending therethrough to receive a spike. The apertures are countersunk so that the spike heads are flush with the flaps. There is an angle of at least 90 degrees between the sides of the V shaped cut-out portions and the aluminum strip is bendable at points adjacent to the apex to at least 90 degrees.

Abstract: A block suitable for use as edging or wall formation has on one end thereof a conically shaped, hemispherical indentation in the surface thereof, and a corresponding protruding member as a male protrusion thereof. On the other end of the block, the positioning of this corresponding protruding member and indentation are reversed. Thus, the bricks can be laid end to end and supported. The slots in the brick and the top step permit a strong block shape. The lip also permits a stepped portion structure to form a wall having the height of several layers of bricks or blocks.

Abstract: An improved landscape edging is provided that comprises an elongated anchoring panel that has a plurality of hollow, molded projections extending from one or both faces. The interior of each projection is open on the opposite face of the anchoring panel, forming a concave soil socket that becomes filled with soil when the edging is installed in the soil. A trim member is provided along the top of the anchoring panel. Also provided are an extrusion method for manufacturing the edging, in which the projections and sockets are formed by molding the initial extruded form, and a method for using the edging of this invention, comprising excavating a trench, placing the edging therein, and connecting multiple segments of edging to one another.

Abstract: A system for constructing landscape structures and bordering, landscape retaining walls, landscape modules, and planting structures of varying sizes, layers, and configurations, including modules and walls built from said system. Landscaping structures including modules, fences, walls and the like are custom erected at the job site from groups of component lanscaping logs of assorted lengths that are machined to interlock with cooperating male and female ends. The preferred landscaping log comprises a central body that is generally in the form of a parallelpiped having a square cross section. Each log comprises spaced apart male and female ends. The female end comprises a pair of apertured, spaced-apart flanges with a receptive notch defined therebetween. The male end comprises an apertured, outwardly projecting, flange adapted to be inserted within the receptive notch.

Abstract: An elongated landscape edging strip formed of flexible material comprises an upstanding retainer portion intermediate and integral with a thin gauge, readily deformable mowing strip and a thin gauge, readily deformable anchoring strip. The mowing strip and anchoring strip are both secured in conformity to the ground contour along the edge of a mowed area to separate the mowed area from an unmowed area. In a preferred embodiment, the retainer portion has a channel-shaped cross section.

Abstract: A landscape border brick system includes a plurality of bricks and a plurality of connectors for interconnecting bricks which are placed end to end. Each brick has connector recesses formed in its opposite ends for receiving the connectors. The connector recesses are formed in the bottom surface of the brick which rests on the ground, so a brick can be lifted off its connectors and replaced without disturbing adjacent bricks. The system includes two basic kinds of bricks, main bricks and secondary bricks. The main or angled bricks have a pair of leg portions which intersect at an angle, preferably 30 degrees, to form a generally V-shaped configuration when viewed from above. The secondary bricks are straight and may be interposed between the main bricks in any desired arrangement. Both the main bricks and the secondary bricks may be provided in varying lengths.

Abstract: A swimming pool coping that can be used for covering a top edge of curved swimming pool walls includes an integrally formed body having a hollow nose-shaped portion and a mounting seat portion. The hollow nose-shaped portion has a rounded profile with top and bottom portions that are connected by a web. A notch-shaped relief joint interrupts the bottom portion of the rounded profile in a position that contracts in response to bending of the coping body in either of two directions to match concave and convex curvatures of swimming pool walls. The rounded profile projects from the web through a distance that is decreased by the contraction of the relief joint so that the coping exhibits a similar appearance while matching either concave or convex curvatures of the pool walls.

Abstract: A construction block suitable for the preparation of an assemblage such as lawn edging, patio perimeters (patio containment system) and the like, wherein a plurality of the blocks are rigidly assembled into the desired configuration without the use of mortar. Each construction block is formed as a pre-cast module, preferably of concrete, within which there is a conduit said conduit being formed from an optional elongated imperforate pipe length with at least one double ended female pipe coupling, and if said pipe is present, double ended female couplings are present at the opposite ends thereof. The conduit may extend in one or more directions through the block and terminates flush with the outer walls thereof.Connection of adjacent blocks one to another to form an assemblage is carried out by connector means comprising the interposition and adhesion of male nipples within adjacent female couplings. A concrete caulk sealant may be applied between any two spaced blocks to retard growth of grass and weeds.

Abstract: A retainer for a landscape body which has a pair of base portions for supporting the bottom surface of the body, a pair of feet portions which extend downwardly from the base portion for penetrating the ground and anchoring the body to the ground, and a pair of arm portions which connect the base portions for engaging the side surfaces of the landscape body.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming irregular, and regular, edgings for landscaping, and the like, exemplified by the use of specially constructed blocks, or bricks, having ends with curvatures such that irregular designs may be utilized and irregular or unusual terraine may be accommodated without the necessity of having gaps or spaces between various elements in creating an irregular design; One portion of each block will be curved in a convex manner. Another portion will be curved in a concave manner. The curved ends may be in one plane, or in more than one plane with overlapping and underlapping ends being curved appropriately. Appropriate scoring or marking may be provided to break blocks intermediate therein to form a square end to a particular edging design if desired; alternatively pegs are provided to match holes in portions of the blocks; or, holes are provided all the way through certain of the matching block elements in order to drive stakes through and into the ground if desired.

Abstract: A landscape terracing material comprising a body member of predetermined length, height, and thickness dimensions having a first face and an opposing second face. A plurality of ribs to provide anchoring of the body member are constructed integrally with the body. The longitudinal ribs project from an opposing second face of the body member to provide an anchoring effect in terraced soil.

Abstract: An apparatus wherein individual lock members include interconnecting right and left end walls, with spikes directed through the top and botttom wall for positioning and securement of the barriers to an underlying support or to one another. A fabric flap is mounted to a forward planar wall of each of the blocks for enhanced mounting of the blocks to an underlying surface to minimize cantilevering of the blocks in use. Further, positioning blocks are selectively securable to a top surface of each block and cooperative with rectangular recesses within opposed bottom surfaces of further blocks to provide vertical mounting of the blocks together.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved planter edging landscaping system. In a first embodiment, the planter edging landscaping system includes a planter wall edging member which may be installed along wall structures or the like to create a planter area as well as provide an edging lip for ease of grass trimming or shearing. In a second embodiment, the present invention includes a flexible wall structure which is combinable with an edging cap to create an edging system which is adaptable to varying terrain. In addition, the edging cap may have channels therein to facilitate the installation of plumbing, wiring or drainage channels in outside environments.