Root Guard Gopher Basket - 15 Gallon

The Root Guard Gopher Basket (15 Gallon) is a large, humane wire basket that bars gophers from the roots of trees and shrubs while breaking down over time so it never girdles mature roots. It is a sturdier alternative to chicken or aviary wire for big plantings.

At a glance

• Capacity: 15 gallon
• Open size: 17 inch diameter x 20 inch deep
• Mesh: 3/4 inch across the flats of the hexagon
• Wire: 20-gauge steel, galvanized before weaving so it breaks down in 3 to 5 years
• Design: Micro-fissures let the basket degrade after roots establish

Best for

• Initial planting of trees and shrubs
• Large ornamentals and fruit trees
• Gopher-prone landscapes
• Humane, chemical-free rodent control
• Protection that fades as roots mature

How to use

Set the basket in the planting hole with the green wire above ground to block the overland route, place the plant inside, and backfill with soil. The basket protects young roots, then breaks down in 3 to 5 years so it does not compromise mature growth.

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