Landscape shield apparatus and method

A method of using a shield apparatus, comprising:

• (a) identifying an outdoor grounds region for using a gardening device powered by an engine and/or motor;
• (b) transporting a shield apparatus to the region, the shield apparatus comprising
• first and second supports, each support having a lower end associated with a base having a horizontal surface, the base constructed such that the supports may be maintained in a substantially vertical position,
• a protective screen having opposing vertical edges attached to the first and second supports, wherein the protective screen has sufficient strength and impermeability to block debris hurled by the gardening device powered by an engine and/or motor from traveling through the screen, such hurled debris having the capability of causing injury to individuals and/or property, and
• a retraction mechanism associated with the first support and effective to pull the second support toward the first support, such retraction mechanism including a spring mechanism and an automatic locking mechanism that temporarily locks the screen in place;
• (c) positioning the first and second supports in a substantially vertical position at different locations bounding the region while maintaining the screen in a substantially taut manner between the supports;
• and
• (d) using the gardening device in the region.