Patent ID: 6516561
Filing Date: 2003-02-11
Classification: A01C,A01G

Abstract:
A tree and shrub root ball stabilizing device comprising:a cross member having a first end, a second end, and a notch being formed proximate at one of said first and seconds ends for attaching a tie down rope or cord thereto; a first tubular prong having an open first end rigidly attached to a portion of said cross member between the first and second ends of the latter, a first through hole being provided to an interior cavity of said first tubular prong; a second tubular prong having an open first end rigidly attached to a portion of said cross member proximate the second end of said cross member a second through hole being provided to an interior cavity of said second tubular prong and an outer end of said cross member extending away from at least one of said first and second tubular prongs, whereby said notch is formed in said cross member and spaced away from at least one of said first and second tubular prongs; said first and second tubular prongs being spaced apart, the length of said first tubular prong being longer than said second tubular prong and sufficient for secure retention in the ground beyond an associated root ball, and the length of said second tubular prong being sufficient for penetration into and retention of the associated root ball; coupling means being connected to said first and second through holes, respectively, in said first and second tubular prongs, for permitting water or fertilizer to flow into the interior cavities of the first tubular prong and second tubular prong, respectively; and a plurality of through holes being provided in sidewall portions of said first and second tubular prongs, for permitting water or fertilizer to be passed therefrom into the surrounding ground and root ball, with said first and second tubular prongs being driven into the ground and root ball, respectively, with the cross member recessed into the root ball and the ground.