Patent ID: 6523300
Filing Date: 2003-02-25
Classification: A01G

Abstract:
A slope guard device comprising:a. one or more panels formed of impervious material, capable of interlocking along their periphery to form a rigid annular unit capable of encircling a planted area on a slope, said panels defining an inner side adjacent to roots, and an outer side remote from roots, said panels of varying heights to allow a user to customize a slope profile to a slope where taller panels support the slope above the planted area, wherein upper edges of panels conform to the slope being flush with the surrounding soil of the slope, b. one or more vanes extending from said panels, said vanes projecting inwardly from the inner side of said panels, said vanes capable of directing root growth, c. one or more vents attachable to some of said vanes each having an open upper end and an open lower end, said vents providing additional structural support for the slope guard, said vents capable of directing the path of a long steel stake driven into the ground if needed for additional structural support.