Patent ID: 6612072
Filing Date: 2003-09-02
Classification: A01G

Abstract:
An above-ground plant growth and root pruning system comprising:a non-woven fabric means for plant and plant-growth medium containment, said non-woven fabric means: (a) being made of a needle-punched, polymer fabric that (i) comprises a plurality of microscopic to macroscopic pores such that said fabric comprises an air-flow of about 60 CFM or higher and permits root growth into the ground when said non-woven fabric means is placed above ground, and (ii) is heat treated so that said fabric comprises sufficient rigidity to increase ease of use in containment of said plant-growth medium and said plant when said non-woven fabric means is placed above ground; and (b) comprising a bottom layer affixed to side walls such that, upon filling of said non-woven fabric means with plant-growth medium and said plant, said side walls affixed to said bottom layer form a substantially cylindrical, self-supporting containment means comprising an open top.