Method of covering a flower pot and floral grouping

A method for providing a decorative covering and a protective covering comprising:

• providing a cover having a lower portion having an upper end, a lower end, an outer peripheral surface and a pot opening formed through the upper end of the lower portion providing access to a pot receiving space, an adhesive or cohesive bonding material being disposed on the lower portion, and the cover having an upper extension which is detachable from the lower portion;
• providing a flower pot having an upper end, a lower end and an outer peripheral surface with a floral grouping being disposed in the flower pot;
• disposing the flower pot in the pot receiving space of the lower portion;
• forming a crimped portion in the lower portion by crimping together portions of the lower portion with the adhesive or cohesive bonding material thereon thereby providing a decorative cover;
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• forming the upper extension about the floral grouping to provide a protective covering.

A method for providing a decorative covering and a protective covering comprising:

• providing a cover having a lower portion comprising a base having an upper end, a lower end, an outer peripheral surface, an inner peripheral surface and a pot opening formed through the upper end of the base providing access to a pot receiving space, and a skirt extending a distance outwardly from the upper end of the base terminating with an outer edge, the skirt having an outer peripheral surface and an inner peripheral surface, an adhesive or cohesive bonding material being disposed on a portion of at least one of the base and the skirt;
• providing a flower pot having an upper end, a lower end and an outer peripheral surface with a floral grouping being disposed in the flower pot;
• disposing the flower pot in the pot receiving space of the base;
• forming a crimped portion in that portion of the lower portion skirt having the adhesive or cohesive bonding material thereon by crimping together portions of the lower portion with the adhesive or cohesive bonding material thereon thereby providing a decorative cover.