Plant Establishment

Designed and created in NZ from recycled natural pulp-fibre and coated with a durable food safe moisture barrier and the One Stop Shop if you wish to buy ALL components in one nice & easy transaction. We make it easy to plan your planting!

Note: The 300 FiberGuard is ideal for smaller tender seedlings and will protect against rabbits. The 450 FiberGuard is for larger grade plants and will protect against rabbits and hares.
  Mats are available separately (see link below).
The ideal mat for both FiberGuard sizes is the EcoCoir 250mm2 (23758).
 

These combos are sold in multiples of 50.
Prices below are per pack of 50.
When you enter a Qty of 1, you are getting 50 combos.

Each combo pack includes 50 x guards and 100 x bamboo canes.

Designed and created in NZ from recycled natural pulp-fibre and coated with a durable food safe moisture barrier.

Note: The 300 FiberGuard is ideal for smaller tender seedlings and will protect against rabbits. The 450 FiberGuard is for larger grade plants and will protect against rabbits and hares.

Scroll down to the Fiberguard Combo if you wish to purchase the full setup. 
 

These guards are sold in multiples of 50.
Prices below are per pack of 50.
When you enter a Qty of 1, you are getting 50 guards.
 

A combination of a recyclable sleeve 300mmH, natural mulch mat and 4 x bamboo stakes, the CombiGuard is designed for low cost, large scale native revegetation and restoration projects. Enabling the use of lower priced small grade plants, the CombiGuard protects from wind, foraging pests and sprays. Combining extremely high plant survival rates, fast growth and easy maintenance, the CombiGuard is a key product in many planting projects today.

These guards are sold in multiples of 100.
Prices below are per pack of 100.
Each guard includes 1 x sleeve, 1 x mulch mat, 4 x bamboo stakes.

Polythene 120 micron CombiGuard sleeves are photodegradeable and protects plants from the elements, browsing wild animals and herbicides. They will need to be secured with bamboo canes or can be purchased as a combo in the CombiGuard unit with a mulch mat and 4 bamboo canes.

Size of Sleeve once installed: 125mm Square. 
 

These sleeves are sold in multiples of 100.
Prices below are per pack of 100.
When you enter a Qty of 1, you are getting 100 sleeves.

 

A combination of a tough twin-wall translucent UV-stable 300mmH sleeve, natural mulch mat and 2 x bamboo stakes, the CombiShield™ is extremely fast to install and is designed for low cost, large scale native revegetation and restoration projects. Enabling the use of lower priced small grade plants, the CombiShield™ protects from wind, foraging pests and sprays. Combining extremely high plant survival rates, fast growth and easy maintenance, the CombiShield™ is a key product in many planting projects today. Inner measurements are 130mm square.

These shields are sold in multiples of 100.
Prices below are per pack of 100.
Each unit includes 1 x shield, 1 x mulch mat, 2 x bamboo stakes.

 

Another KBC insurance policy. The KBC TriGuards are suitable for protection against browsing pukekos, rabbits, hares and opossums. Note for hares, we recommend a minimum height of 450mm for a plant guard. 

Translucent twin walled polypropylene design with a welded seam. Provides light for small seedlings while giving ideal microclimate growing conditions and protection from herbicides and wind. Comes flat packed but opens up into an instant “quickfold” triangle with slits precut into wall for stake to slide into. These TriGuards are reusable, and well suited to harsh environmental conditions. In extra windy situations, the welded seam can be pointed in direction of prevailing wind for protection. For added strength, an extra bamboo cane can be inserted inside the shelter at the tip. Made from eco-friendly, UV protected polypropylene that is inert to animals and environment, and recyclable.

Prices listed below are for individual guards.
Mats and stakes are extra which you can buy individually.
Or you can buy all three with our TriGuard Combo option.

Matching stake for TriGuard 300 - 50 x 2.5 x 1cm (17905)
Matching stake for TriGuard 450 - 75 x 2.5 x 1.4cm - (17900)
Matching stake for TriGuard 600 - 90 x 2.5 x 1.4cm - (17901)
Matching stake for TriGuard 750 - 90 x 2.5 x 1.4cm - (17901)

For bulk quantities, please enquire.

Another KBC insurance policy. The KBC TriGuards are suitable for protection against browsing pukekos, rabbits, hares and opossums. Translucent twin walled polypropylene design with a welded seam. Provides light for small seedlings while giving ideal microclimate growing conditions and protection from herbicides and wind. Comes flat packed but opens up into an instant “quickfold” triangle with slits precut into wall for stake to slide into. These TriGuards are reusable, and well suited to harsh environmental conditions. In extra windy situations, the welded seam can be pointed in direction of prevailing wind for protection. For added strength, an extra bamboo cane can be inserted inside the shelter at the tip. Made from eco-friendly, UV protected polypropylene that is inert to animals and environment, and recyclable.

Each combo unit includes 1 x TriGuard, 1 x Stake, and 1 x Mat.
For bulk quantities, please enquire.

Commonly known as the tree growers’ ‘insurance policy’, KBC ‘wrap-around’ Tree Shelters are suitable for protection against browsing sheep, rabbits, hares and possum. Translucent twin-wall polypropylene design - provides sufficient light for small seedlings while giving ideal micro-climate growing conditions and protection from herbicides and wind. Come as a flat die-cut sheet - easy to assemble - stake not included. 10’s of thousands in use all over NZ - used by local authorities, nut growers, olive growers, native revegetation teams, farm foresters etc. SquareGuard is a great replacement for our discontinued Tubex product.
 

Uses

Use with our hardwood stakes and mats.
Matching stake for SquareGuard 60 and Maxi (17852)
Matching stake for SquareGuard 75 (17869)
Matching stake for SquareGuard 120 (14099)

Prices listed below are per guard only. Stakes and mats are extra.

 

Easily cut roll of very strong UV stable self-supporting plastic mesh. Protects against rabbits, hares, possum and sheep. Simply cut to preferred diameter and form a protective fence around young seedlings. 15mm mesh size - deters branch shoots from growing through the mesh. Staking recommended for further stability.

900mm x 30m
Comes in Black & Green