US 5,752,341 AGranted

Radial garden

OwnerKenneth Goldfarbinventor

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Abstract

A radial garden support system for climbing plants and non-climbing plants that can be used directly on the ground, with or without planting containers, and can also be used on a deck or patio with planting containers. Adjustable upper and lower radial arms support the climbing surface to meet the vertical needs of the climbing plants chosen. Leveling screws on the lower radial arms maintain proper orientation of the system on uneven ground. Triangular planting containers fit between the lower radial arms defining the growing area and resulting in less weeds and decreased quantities of water and fertilizer. Removable greenhouse tents fit within each planting container and enable early plantings, therefore increasing the growing season. A watering collar introduces water directly to the roots of the plants and enables introduction of plant food to the roots minimizing water and plant food requirements.

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Dependent claims

A radial garden support system enabling maximum space utilization of a small garden area and support for a variety of climbing plants as well as providing growing space for non-climbing plants, said support system comprising:

a rigid central support member of a height suitable to support a variety of climbing plants and having an upper end and a lower end;
at least four upper and four lower radial arm members of equal length, all of said radial arm members having a proximal end and a distal end;
two bracket means for supporting the radial arm members at their proximal ends, each bracket means having at least four symmetrically positioned sleeves radiating horizontally therefrom, each of which holds a radial arm member, one bracket means demountably affixed about the upper end of said central support member and the other demountably affixed about the lower end of said central support member and both of said bracket means being vertically adjustable;
leveling means disposed at the distal end of each lower radial arm member for maintaining same in a horizontal orientation when said support system is placed on uneven ground;
climbing means suspended between the upper and lower radial arm members for supporting the climbing plants as they grow;
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horizontal restraining means for restraining the support system against lateral forces.

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