Patent ID: 7013597
Filing Date: 2006-03-21
Classification: A01G

Abstract:
1. A tree ring, comprising; A) a flexible sheet having an elastic outer peripheral edge and a substantially centrally located through opening defining an elastic inner peripheral edge, said flexible sheet having a plurality of holes and approximately on a horizontal plane, said flexible sheet serves as a surface to sustain fertilizer, said fertilizer is placed upon said flexible sheet to dissolve slowly for fertilizing said tree, said holes are of a predetermined dimension to allow water and said fertilizer to seep though, but not large enough to allow direct sunlight to shine upon soil within said tree pot; and, B) said tree pot for holding a tree having a trunk, comprising a sidewall having a rim and a base, said elastic outer peripheral edge stretches around said rim of said tree pot, and said elastic inner peripheral edge snugly fits around said trunk to inhibit and/or prevent vegetation growth around said trunk, said elastic inner peripheral edge has a plurality of arms that extend towards each other and are staked within said tree pot.