Plant husbandry inventions 08/06

20060191193 - System and method for collecting landscape trimmings: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a system and method for collecting landscape trimmings. A plurality of rigid pieces adjoin to form a receptacle around an object. The object may be a shrub, bush, or tree, for example. The receptacle has an opening to allow the pieces to surround...

20060191194 - Seedbed for growing vegetation: An artificial seedbed used in growing vegetation. The artificial seedbed comprises a base layer formed of a biodegradable product having a porosity and wet density that permit a root of the desired vegetation to penetrate the base layer and establish the vegetation for growing. The artificial seedbed also comprises an...

20060191195 - Method and apparatus for converting spent water-based drilling muds into fertile indigenous top soil: A method and apparatus for converting spent water-based drilling mud into fertile indigenous top soil at a well site or location. The fertile indigenous top soil is produced by the steps of: admixing, at a well site, effective amounts of spent water-based drilling mud, mature compost, organic fertilizer, and top...

20060191196 - Planter and a planter assembly: Several planters 10, 200, 300, and 400 which may be utilized in an “above ground” or “in ground” application and which allow complex geometric shapes to be made in an aesthetically pleasing overall appearance....

20060191197 - Wrapper with decorative extension and method: A wrapper for wrapping a flower pot and/or floral grouping. The wrapper is constructed of a sheet of material having an extension attached to a portion of the sheet of material. Preferably the extension has a lace pattern thereon. When the wrapper is formed about a flower pot to form...

20060185227 - Net-plate set for horticulture or ornament: A net-plate set for horticulture or ornament includes multiple net-plates. Each net-plate includes a net-body and a frame. The frame is fixed around the edge of the net-body. In order to assemble net-plates into a three-dimensional object, each net-plate is flexible and bendable and the net-plates are linked together by...

20060185229 - Watering and transport device for plants: A watering and transport device for plants, with a rectangular base platform, at each of the four corner regions of which is disposed, perpendicularly thereto, a support socket, in each of which is received a frame strut in a vertical position and provided with a longitudinal slot and insertion recesses,...

20060185228 - Watering and transport device for plants, frame strut for it and method for achieving a space-saving arrangement: A watering and transport device for plants, with a rectangular base platform, at each of the four corner regions of which is disposed, perpendicularly thereto, a support socket, in each of which is received, in a vertical position, a frame strut which is C or U-shaped in cross-section, with a...

20060185230 - Vegetation barrier: An improved vegetation barrier comprised of vegetation barrier sheet having a predetermined shape or form and a semi rigid peripheral support member connected to at least a portion of the peripheral edge of the landscape fabric....

20060185231 - Floral arranging vase cover: A floral arranging vase cover provides enhanced decoration and for supporting floral arrangements within a vase. The floral arranging cover includes a circular ring, inner bands and outer bands. Preferably, the floral arranging cover includes four to twelve inner bands which are arcuate in shape and have first and second...

20060185232 - Tree anchor apparatus and method: An improved tree stabilization system with a perimeter anchor system of a plurality of individual ground anchor assemblies configured adjacent to the tree or shrub to be supported and a related stabilization method. The tree stabilization system is particularly well suited for use in securing mature trees and stands of...

20060185233 - Decorative structural supports: A process for making a support member having a rigid elongate body formed of a member material comprising a plastics material and an outer surface comprising a plurality of non-longitudinal surface portions defining raised ridges outstanding from said member, said process comprising extruding said plastics material at a melt temperature...

20060185234 - Corsage holder: A holder and method of securing a decorative object, e.g., a corsage, to a surface, e.g., clothing of a wearer, without damaging the decorative object or the surface are provided. The holder includes a vessel having at least one side wall configured to define a cavity, the vessel including an...

20060185235 - Seed germination, growth and gardening kit: A kit for germinating and growing plant, herb, flower and vegetable seeds in a simplified manner. The seeds can be placed on a mat comprised of growth material and can germinate and grow in the mat, reaching full maturity. The kit requires no surface preparation and can be placed on...

20060185236 - Method and apparatus for converting spent water-based drilling muds into fertile indigenous top soil: A method and apparatus for converting spent water-based drilling mud into fertile indigenous top soil at a well site or location. The fertile indigenous top soil is produced by the steps of: admixing, at a well site, effective amounts of spent water-based drilling mud, mature compost, organic fertilizer, and top...

20060185237 - Plant growing material: A growing material for plants comprising a coherent substrate material for including and therein roots of a plant to be supported by the substrate material, wherein in the substrate, locally, provisions (4) have been embedded which are manufactured from a material impenetrable by roots and are, at least partly, surrounded...

20060185238 - Drainage systems for plant gardening in flowerpots: Drainage systems for plant gardening in flowerpots, specifically a shaped porous rock or perhaps even an enclosed pouch having soil preservation capability and filling inside the enclosed pouch. Embodiments may include a pot hole locator which may place an enclosed pouch in a bottom of a pot prior to adding...

20060185240 - Method of containing a pot or floral grouping in a sleeve having expandable sidewalls: A floral sleeve sized to fit about a flower pot or floral grouping. The sleeve has a base with side gussets and optionally bottom gussets for allowing expansion from a flattened position to an opened position. The sleeve may comprise a detachable upper portion, and a skirt portion. The sleeve...

20060185239 - Methods for forming a preformed flower pot cover having a finish simulating the appearance of cloth: A decorative flower pot cover having a texture or appearance simulating the texture or appearance of cloth disposed on or visible through at least a portion thereof is disclosed. The decorative flower pot cover includes a base, and the decorative flower pot cover is formed from a polymeric material at...

20060185241 - Method and apparatus for the production of an irrigation mat: A method and apparatus for producing an irrigation mat comprised of a water impermeable base sheet, a water permeable top sheet and a capillary mat disposed between the base sheet and the top sheet. One or more flat pliable drip tapes are loosely disposed between the top sheet and the...

20060179710 - Decorative device, in particular for urban development and landscape arrangement: The invention concerns a decorative device consisting of a support layer having some flexibility, on one surface of which are set and fixed, along predefined zones, plant or mineral materials of selected colours, which a produce a predetermined pattern. Said materials can be set using a moulding template, provided with...

20060179711 - Devices and methods for growing plants: This invention provides methods, devices, and kits for growing a plant or germinating a seed into a plant; methods and devices for delivering oxygen to a plant or a seed which will germinate into a plant; methods and devices for delivering liquid to a plant; methods and devices for increasing...

20060179712 - False bottom insert assembly for a planter container: An insert assembly is used in combination with a planter container for creating a false bottom therein. The assembly essentially comprises a support platform for supporting a soil-bound plant, an optional spacer member for supporting the support platform, and an optional moisture-receiving tray for collecting and retaining excess moisture emanating...

20060179715 - Decorative sleeve cover for a floral grouping having a matte or textured finish on a surface thereof: A flexible sleeve disposable about at least a portion of a flower pot or floral grouping is formed of a flexible polymeric material having at least a portion of one surface thereof modified to provide a textured or matte finish to the flexible sleeve. The flexible sleeve may also be...

20060179714 - Method of covering a pot with a floral sleeve having a side-sealed bottom gusset: A floral sleeve and method of using the floral sleeve to cover a pot. The floral sleeve has an inwardly folded bottom gusset for forming a bottom in the sleeve which is concealed by the lower sidewall of the sleeve when the sleeve is opened and a pot is disposed...

20060179713 - Planter cover: A plant container covering system including a planter and a cover. The planter having an outer surface. The cover being held against the outer surface. The cover including a first side, a second side, a first end, a second end and connection features. The second side is opposite the first...

20060179716 - False bottom insert assembly for an oversized planter container: An insert assembly is used in combination with a planter container for creating a false bottom therein. The assembly essentially comprises a support platform for supporting a soil-bound plant, an optional spacer member for supporting the support platform, and an optional moisture-receiving tray for collecting and retaining excess moisture emanating...

20060168878 - Method for packaging trees with a stand and tree stand apparatus: The invention is both a method of harvesting and mounting a tree and the tree stand itself. The method is for that of harvesting a live tree. On the other hand the tree stand can mount a live tree or an artificial tree. The description is written from the live...

20060168879 - Method of wrapping a flower pot with a cover having an expandable portion: A plant packaging method providing a tubular sleeve and attaching the sleeve to a potted plant via a bonding material which may be disposed on the tubular sleeve, or on the pot of the potted plant, and a plant package produced by the method....

20060168880 - Evening bag having top recess for a flower arrangement: An evening bag has a top recess which is adapted to receive a plastic liner and a piece of floral foam within the liner. Flowers are arranged in the floral foam and provide an attractive flower arrangement as a part of the evening bag. The flowers may be live or...

20060168881 - Hydroponic plant nutrient kit and method of use: The present invention provides a complete, safe, cost-effective, simple-to-use, and pH balanced hydroponics nutrient feeding kit for culturing plants indoors, outdoors and in green houses, wherein the hydroponics nutrient feeding kit comprises a set of formulations for making chronologically sequential nutrient solutions to culture a hydroponic crop through an entire...

20060168882 - Method and apparatus for culturing plant: [Solution] The plant culturing apparatus comprises: a transport unit 3 capable of transporting a fluid W between a culture vessel P for culturing a plant G and a reservoir T capable of reserving therein the fluid W to be fed to the plant G through a feed/discharge tube 2 connected...

20060168883 - Flower pot and/or holder therefor having an integral drain apparatus: A planter system having a self-draining tray for supporting a flower pot or planter in an area that receives regular watering, the tray having flat, horizontal surfaces formed by ribs supporting the flower pot or planter and another surface below the ribs directing excess water to a drain. The drain...

20060168884 - Compressed packaged articles and methods of making, transporting, shipping and using same: The present invention relates, in general, to articles that are packaged in a compressed state relative to an uncompressed fully articulated state and methods of making and using same. In a specific embodiment, but not to be considered as limiting, the articles so packaged in a compressed state are plant...

20060168885 - Nursery bed for transplantation: A nursery bed for transplantation formed in a connected-type pot for raising seedlings, including a medium layer made of medium base materials, a granular fertilizer layer placed on the medium layer and made of granular fertilizers, and seeds or plant bodies, in which the granular fertilizers contain a slow release...

20060168886 - Bench watering system: A system for providing self watering of plants on a display structure. The system includes a top on the display structure having sides and a bottom forming a water tight structure. A reservoir having a series of perforations forming a honeycomb pattern is placed in the top. A water supply...