{"product_id":"root-guard-gopher-basket-15-gallon","title":"Root Guard Gopher Basket - 15 Gallon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a sturdier alternative to chicken or aviary wire for big plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 gallon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17 inch diameter x 20 inch deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMesh:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\/4 inch across the flats of the hexagon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWire:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20-gauge steel, galvanized before weaving so it breaks down in 3 to 5 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Micro-fissures let the basket degrade after roots establish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInitial planting of trees and shrubs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge ornamentals and fruit trees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGopher-prone landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHumane, chemical-free rodent control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtection that fades as roots mature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout Grow Organic\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrow Organic, the online home of Peaceful Valley Farm \u0026amp; Garden Supply, has served organic gardeners and small-scale farmers with seeds, tools, and soil amendments from Grass Valley, California since 1976.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50394526548246,"sku":"PBR515","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/5555\/8422\/files\/root-guard-gopher-basket-15-gallon.jpg?v=1755812396","url":"https:\/\/madelines.sbs\/products\/root-guard-gopher-basket-15-gallon","provider":"Madeline's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}