Apparatus for nurturing trees

Abstract

Abstract Newly planted, transplanted and ailing trees require a continuous supply of water to the root area below ground level, access to air at ground level immediately above the root area, protection from the drying effects of excessive sunshine, stabilization of their trunks from the effects of high winds and maintenance of their trunks vertical. The apparatus described for this purpose includes a water tank shaped for placing on the ground substantially surrounding the lower trunk portion of the tree while defining a space around such portion. The tank is preferably formed of two like halves which, when joined together surrounding the lower trunk portion of the tree, define the space around it. The tank has an inner peripheral area located directly above the root area, an outer peripheral area located remote from the root area, and an intermediate area between the inner and outer peripheral areas. Surface means are located at the inner peripheral area for distributing at least a portion of the weight of the tank and water therein to the ground directly above the root area to exert a stabilizing effect thereon while not significantly penetrating the ground. Means are located around the outer peripheral area for supporting the same on the ground remote from the root area, including means for adjusting the level of the tank. The surface and supporting means locate at least a part of the intermediate area of the tank spaced above the ground to define air spaces over a substantial portion of the ground above the root area. Conduit means are provided for connecting the interior of the tank to the root area.

Inventors

• 👤 M Martin

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