{"title":"Spiral Tree Guards","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"spiral-tree-guards-per-250","title":"Spiral Tree Guards (per 250)","description":"\u003cp\u003eProtects against rodents, sheep and deer, easy to fit and flexible offering excellent protection without endangering young shoots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpiral Tree Guards have become one of the most popular methods for protecting young trees and hedgerows. Offering excellent protection, they are easy and quick to install whilst being incredibly cost effective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor a plastic-free alternative, please see our \u003ca title=\"WhiptecBio Biodegradable Tree Guards\" href=\"\/products\/whiptecbio-biodegradable-guards\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWhiptecBio Biodegradable Tree Guards\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpiral tree guards provide great protection against voles, rabbits and hares, who often feed on young trees and hedges. Without protection these young trees and hedges will not survive. We offer a range of spiral tree guards made from 100% recycled PVC, which if installed correctly should last for at least 4 growing seasons. As our guards are made from PVC, they can withstand high levels of UV light without being weakened, this prevents the guards collapsing around young trees in summer months leaving trees unprotected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant features of the spiral tree guard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexibility – flexibility is important to ensure the guard expands with the tree. If the guard became too tight you could run the risk of tree strangulation, rot or even disease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVentilation – it has been proven that ventilation holes help reduce mildew etc which can cause issues with growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe recommend that you support the spiral tree guard and plants with a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bamboo-canes-1\" title=\"Bamboo Canes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBamboo cane\u003c\/a\u003e, this not only supports the young trees and hedges but supports the spiral tree guard too.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll prices quoted exclude VAT and delivery. Delivery charge applies at checkout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSupplied in:\u003c\/b\u003e boxes of 250.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpiral Tree Guards are available in:\u003c\/b\u003e 45cm x 38mm and 60cm x 38mm, also a choice of Clear or Brown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ddshopfaq-74968\" class=\"ddshopfaq\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rainbow Professional","offers":[{"title":"Clear \/ 45cm \/ 38mm","offer_id":43620809867513,"sku":"191389","price":86.68,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Clear \/ 60cm \/ 38mm","offer_id":43620809736441,"sku":"16550","price":112.46,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Clear \/ 60cm \/ 50mm","offer_id":43620809769209,"sku":"180174","price":125.3,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Brown \/ 45cm \/ 38mm","offer_id":43620809703673,"sku":"17060","price":80.88,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Brown \/ 60cm \/ 38mm","offer_id":43620809801977,"sku":"11515","price":109.97,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Brown \/ 60cm \/ 50mm","offer_id":43620809834745,"sku":"188726","price":97.86,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/8756\/1209\/products\/spiral-oak-tree.jpg?v=1720099070"},{"product_id":"whiptecbio-biodegradable-guards","title":"WhiptecBio Biodegradable Hedge and Shrub Guards","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhiptecBio biodegradable hedge and tree guards are made from recycled material and are 100% sustainable. These guards have been developed with advice from many arboriculturists for over the last 10 years and have been trialled in a variety of locations and conditions. They help create a more realistic natural climate, without the extremes of hot and cold temperatures and provide shelter from extremes of weather for the young whips, resulting in stronger initial establishment and a much higher survival rate. Our WhiptecBio guards not only help develop stronger roots, but they provide vital protection from browsing animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA natural additive is mixed with the moulded fibre that makes these tree protector fully biodegradable and compostable. Holes are added at the top to increase airflow and prevent mould and other unwanted residues forming, whilst increasing the amount of light from above. Average lifespan of these protectors is 2 - 4 growing seasons, depending on location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to set up tree guards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhiptecBio guards come flat packed and are very easy to install:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 5px; float: right;\" alt=\"How to set up tree guards\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/8756\/1209\/files\/product-description-whiptecbio-biodegradable-guards-8r7a3527.jpg?v=1690802083\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimply press the sides to pop open.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePush in the 3 small, pre-cut sections, on one corner, near to the top, where the ventilation\/light holes are.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlide the plant through and secure to the ground by pushing the \u003ca title=\"Bamboo Canes\" href=\"\/products\/bamboo-canes-1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBamboo Cane\u003c\/a\u003e through the pre-cut sections and secure into the ground at least 250mm\/10inches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no need for the use of plastic ties!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eBulk discounts available. For orders over 500, please contact us on \u003ca href=\"tel:01952641949\" title=\"Give us a call\"\u003e01952 641949\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@amenity.co.uk\" title=\"Mail us\"\u003esales@amenity.co.uk\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"WhiptecBio Guards\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/8756\/1209\/files\/wgurads3_480x480.jpg\" width=\"300px\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/8756\/1209\/files\/wguards2_480x480.jpg\" alt=\"WhiptecBio Guards\" width=\"300px\"\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSize Options Available\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eWhiptecBio\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eCane Support\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eQty Required\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e50cm x 50mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e10\/12mm (9\/11lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e60cm x 70mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e12\/14mm (12\/14lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e60cm x 120mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e12\/14mm (12\/14lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/B-uFl6aXKuc\" alt=\"WhiptecBio Biodegradable Tree and Hedge Shelters - Amenity Choice\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhiptecBio Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% sustainable, biodegradable and compostable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat packed and easy to install\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstimated lifespan of 2 - 4 growing seasons (please note this can vary depending on location, climate and site conditions)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo need for clips or ties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo need to remove, guards will naturally degrade back to their natural state\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil Association Innovation Award\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBefore\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cimg width=\"225px\" class=\"images\" alt=\"WhiptecBio Tree Guards Before\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/8756\/1209\/files\/image-before-guards.jpg?v=1733835593\"\u003e \u003cimg class=\"images\" alt=\"WhiptecBio Tree Guards Before\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/8756\/1209\/files\/product-description-whiptecbio-biodegradable-guards-image_2543e2c0-f06c-495f-a716-cf5688c7311a.jpg?v=1690802083\"\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAfter\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; 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The Bio Spiral Tree Guard offers a new generation of sustainable protection designed to safeguard trees while reducing environmental impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufactured entirely from biodegradable polymers and additives, Bio Spiral Tree Guards are certified as being 100% bio-based and fully compostable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtects newly planted saplings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick and easy installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUser friendly spiral design\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied in a light green tint for seamless blending with natural surroundings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-left: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eBoth the 45cm x 38mm and the 60cm x 38mm boxes contain \u003cstrong\u003e220 units\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-left: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe 60cm x 50mm wrap boxes contain \u003cstrong\u003e200 units\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEnvironmental Benefits of Bio Spiral Tree Guards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBio Spiral Tree Guards function like any traditional tree guard, but are designed to be safe for the environment:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaw Materials\u003c\/strong\u003e - Made from plants, not oil, using 100% biodegradable and compostable materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-Toxic\u003c\/strong\u003e - Unlike oil-based plastics, the Bio Spiral Tree Guards are completely non-toxic when degraded; only water CO2 and biomass remains once degraded.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLower Carbon Footprint\u003c\/strong\u003e - Biomaterials have a carbon footprint of up to 5x lower than oil-based plastics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo competition with food sources\u003c\/strong\u003e - These tree guards are made exclusively from post-industrial waste and factory off-cuts of biopolymer products. 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