REINFORCED FLOWERPOT COVER

Abstract

A reinforced flowerpot cover for enhancing the aesthetic appeal, durability, and affordability of a potted plant. The reinforced flowerpot cover may be used in combination with a potted plant, or it may be used as a container for potting a plant within the reinforced flowerpot cover. The reinforced flowerpot cover may include a bag and an insert assembly positioned within the bag to provide structural integrity to the bag. The bag defines a sidewall and a base, together defining an internal cavity in which the insert assembly is positioned. The insert assembly includes a bottom insert and at least one vertical insert. The sidewall extends upwardly from the periphery of the base terminating at a top cuff defining a top opening. The top cuff may define one or more pockets configured to receive and retain a top portion of the one or more vertical inserts.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The disclosure herein pertains to accessories used in the horticulture and agriculture industry, and particularly pertains to a reinforced flowerpot cover including a bag and an insert assembly placed within the bag to reinforce and stand the bag upright with an opening fully extended open.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIOR ART AND OBJECTIVES OF THE INVENTION

Flowerpots have existed for many centuries and are recognized for their role in cultivating plants in a somewhat controlled environment. Flowerpots may provide an opportunity to showcase an aesthetically pleasing container that may pair nicely with a flower within the flowerpot. Today, flowerpots are made of a wide range of materials, including, but not limited to, clay, plastic, ceramic, concrete, metal, and wood. Each material has unique characteristics, offering different advantages in terms of durability, water retention, and aesthetics, allowing gardeners and plant enthusiasts to choose the perfect container to showcase their favorite flora. The evolution of flowerpots continues, with modern designs integrating sustainable and eco-friendly materials to meet the demands of contemporary gardening practices.

Flowerpots used to sell most flowers often fall short of meeting consumers' expectations for a variety of reasons. Firstly, the materials used in some flowerpots may not be durable or eco-friendly, leaving consumers concerned about their environmental impact and longevity. Additionally, many of these pots lack innovation and creativity, presenting a limited selection of standard designs that fail to captivate consumers looking for unique and aesthetically appealing options. Furthermore, the sizes and shapes offered might not cater to the diverse needs of gardening enthusiasts, leading to difficulties in finding the perfect fit for various plants. Lastly, the price points of some flowerpots can be high, deterring budget-conscious consumers from making a purchase. Overall, the current flowerpot market seems to lack the perfect blend of creativity, sustainability, functionality, and affordability that consumers truly desire.

Putting a flowerpot in a bag or planting in planter bags can be quite a challenging task due to the bags' tendency to slouch over and refuse to stand upright with their tops fully open. This may be a particularly difficult task when a gardener is lifting a heavy planter on their own. This lack of stability makes it difficult to hold the bag open while trying to insert a potted plant or plant and substrate, often leading to frustration and messy situations. Gardeners and plant enthusiasts often find themselves struggling to find a convenient way to keep the bag steady while placing their chosen greenery inside. The flimsy nature of these bags can diminish the overall gardening experience and hinder the joy of cultivating beautiful plants. Innovative solutions or sturdier bag designs may be needed to overcome this issue and make the planting process smoother and more enjoyable for gardening enthusiasts.

Thus, in view of the problems and disadvantages associated with prior art devices, the present disclosure was conceived and one of its objectives is to provide a cost-efficient, reusable reinforced flowerpot cover that may enhance the aesthetic appeal, durability, and affordability of a potted plant.

It is another objective of the present disclosure to provide a reinforced flowerpot cover having an aesthetic feature, creating perceived value for a potted plant.

It is still another objective of the present disclosure to provide a reinforced flowerpot cover that prevents damage to a pot caused by weathering and increases the lifetime of the pot.

It is yet another objective of the present disclosure to provide a reinforced flowerpot cover including an insert assembly that urges the bag to stand upright with a top opening fully extended open.

It is another objective of the present disclosure to provide a reinforced flowerpot cover including an insert assembly that reduces the number of wrinkles on an outer surface of the bag, enhancing the aesthetic feature of the bag.

It is a further objective of the present disclosure to provide a reinforced flowerpot cover including an insert assembly that facilitates the reinforced flowerpot cover to stand upright with a top opening fully extended open to enable a single user to easily place any pot into the reinforced flowerpot cover without additional assistance.

It is still a further objective of the present disclosure to provide a reusable and cost-efficient reinforced flowerpot cover that adds a decorative aesthetic to potted plant arrangements.

It is yet a further objective of the present disclosure to provide a reinforced flowerpot cover including a cuff portion defining a pocket configured to receive a portion of a vertical insert to hold the bag upright with a top opening that is fully extended open and capable of easily receiving a flowerpot.

It is another objective of the present disclosure to provide a reinforced flowerpot cover including an insert assembly for retaining a flower and a flower substrate.

Various other objectives and advantages of the present disclosure will become apparent to those skilled in the art as a more detailed description is set forth below.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The aforesaid and other objectives are realized by providing a reinforced flowerpot cover for receiving a potted plant to improve the aesthetic appearance of the potted plant, particularly the flowerpot. The reinforced flowerpot cover may include a bag and an insert assembly positioned within the bag to provide structural integrity to the bag. The bag is formed of a base defining an interior surface, an exterior surface, and a periphery, and a sidewall extending upwardly from the periphery of the base terminating at a top cuff defining a top opening. The sidewall and base together define an internal cavity in which the insert assembly is positioned. The insert assembly includes a bottom insert and at least one vertical insert. The bottom insert defines an outer edge that is substantially similar to the periphery of the base of the bag. The bottom insert may include at least one notch formed around a portion of the outer edge to receive and retain a bottom end of the vertical insert. The bottom end of the vertical insert defines a width that coincides with a dimension of the at least one notch formed around the outer edge to receive and retain the bottom end of the vertical insert when the insert assembly is positioned within the bag. The top cuff may define one or more pockets to receive and retain a top end of the vertical insert.

The bag is preferably made of a semi-rigid material such as polypropylene (PP) so that the bag may be easily folded and stored in a compact configuration. The insert assembly is formed of a generally rigid, but somewhat flexible material such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC) so that the insert assembly may maintain the semi-rigid bag standing upright with the top opening fully extended open. Maintaining the top opening fully extended open allows a single user to place a plotted plant into the cavity of the bag without additional assistance. Without the insert assembly, the bag will tend to slouch and not stand upright with the top opening fully extended open, making it more difficult to place a large, heavy flowerpot into the bag.

The reinforced flowerpot cover may be used in combination with potted plants, which includes a flowerpot, a flower, and a growing substrate. In other embodiments, the reinforced flowerpot cover may be used in combination with a growing substrate and a flower and may not include a flowerpot. In this embodiment, the growing substrate may be placed directly into the reinforced flowerpot cover and the flower placed within the growing substrate.

The reinforced flowerpot cover also serves as a reliable solution to shield a flowerpot from the harmful effects of UV light, ultimately enhancing the flowerpot's durability. Crafted from durable and UV-resistant materials, the bag acts as a robust barrier against the sun's intense rays, preventing the flowerpot from succumbing to sun-induced deterioration. By effectively blocking UV radiation, the reinforced flowerpot cover safeguards the pot's structural integrity and aesthetic appeal, ensuring its longevity even when exposed to harsh outdoor conditions. Additionally, the reinforced design reinforces the cover's ability to withstand external elements like rain, wind, and dust, providing comprehensive protection for the flowerpot. Not only does the reinforced flowerpot cover protect the flowerpot, but it keeps the root zone of a plant a few degrees cooler even when the combination is placed in direct sunlight.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 shows perspective view of a flowerpot positioned within a reinforced flowerpot cover of the present disclosure, the broken lines showing the flowerpot and flower within the flowerpot is included for the purpose of illustrating environment and forms no part of the claimed reinforced flowerpot cover;

FIG. 2 pictures a perspective view of the reinforced flowerpot cover as illustrated in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 depicts a top plan view of the reinforced flowerpot cover as pictured in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 demonstrates a bottom plan view of the reinforced flowerpot cover as pictured in FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 illustrates an elevated side view of the reinforced flowerpot cover as pictured in FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 features an elevated front view of the reinforced flowerpot cover as pictured in FIG. 1; and

FIG. 7 shows an exploded perspective view of the reinforced flowerpot cover showing a reinforcement panel assembly positioned above a bag.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT AND OPERATION OF THE INVENTION

Various exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are described below. Use of the term “exemplary” means illustrative or by way of example only, and any reference herein to “the disclosure” is not intended to restrict or limit the disclosure to exact features or step of any one or more of the exemplary embodiments disclosed in the present specification. References to “exemplary embodiment”, “one embodiment”, “an embodiment”, “various embodiments”, and the like may indicate that the embodiment(s) of the disclosure so described may include a particular feature, structure, or characteristic, but not every embodiment necessarily incudes the particular feature, structure, or characteristic. Further, repeated use of the phrase “in one embodiment”, “in an exemplary embodiment”, or “in an alternative embodiment” do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, although they may.

It is also noted that terms like “preferably”, “commonly”, and “typically” are not utilized herein to limit the scope of the disclosure or to imply that certain features are critical, essential, or even important to the structure or function of the disclosure. Rather, these terms are merely intended to highlight alternative or additional features that may or may not be utilized in a particular embodiment of the present disclosure.

The present disclosure is described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying figures, in which one or more exemplary embodiments of the disclosure are shown. Like numbers used herein refer to like elements throughout. The disclosure may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be operative, enabling, and complete. Accordingly, the particular arrangements disclosed are meant to be illustrative only and not limited as to the scope of the disclosure, and any and all equivalents thereof. Moreover, many embodiments such as adaptations, variations, modifications, and equivalent arrangements will be implicitly disclosed by the embodiments described herein and fall within the scope of the instant disclosure.

Although specific terms are employed herein, they are used in a generic and descriptive sense only and not for the purposes of limitation. Unless otherwise expressly defined herein, such terms are intended to be given their broad, ordinary, and customary meaning not inconsistent with that applicable in the relevant industry and without restriction to any specific embodiment hereinafter described. As used herein, the article “a” is intended to include one or more items. Where only one item is intended, the terms “one and only one”, “single”, or similar language is used. When used herein to join a list of items, the term “or” denotes at least one of the items but does not exclude a plurality of items of the list.

For example, in this patent specification, it is important to clarify that the term “upright” shall be understood to encompass both vertical sidewalls and substantially vertical sidewalls. This definition is intended to provide flexibility and inclusivity in describing the orientation of various components, structures, or elements within the context of the invention. By encompassing both vertical and substantially vertical sidewalls, we aim to encompass a range of configurations that may deviate slightly from perfect verticality while still falling within the scope of the claimed invention. This clarification ensures that the patent coverage is comprehensive and accommodates variations that practitioners in the field may encounter, thereby enhancing the clarity and breadth of the patent disclosure.

For exemplary methods or processes of the disclosure, the sequence and/or arrangement of steps described herein are illustrative and not restrictive. Accordingly, it should be understood that, although steps of various processes or methods may be shown and described as being in a sequence or temporal arrangement, the steps of any such processes or methods are not limited to being carried out in any particular sequence or arrangement, absent an indication otherwise. Indeed, the steps in such processes or methods generally may be carried out in various different sequences and arrangements while still falling within the scope of the present disclosure.

Additionally, any references to advantages, benefits, unexpected results, or operability of the present disclosure are not intended as an affirmation that the disclosure has previously been reduced to practice or that any testing has been performed. Likewise, unless stated otherwise, use of verbs in the past tense (present perfect or preterit) is not intended to indicate or imply that the disclosure has previously been reduced to practice or that any testing has been performed.

For a better understanding of the disclosure and its operation, turning now to the drawings, FIGS. 1-7 illustrate various views and orientations of a reinforced flowerpot cover illustrated as reinforced flowerpot cover 10. In one embodiment, the reinforced flowerpot cover 10 may be used in combination with a flowerpot 12 holding a flower 14 and a growing substrate 16. The flowerpot 12 is not an essential component of the present disclosure, but the present disclosure may be used in combination with a flowerpot 12 of any size, shape, and material. In another embodiment, the reinforced flowerpot cover 10 may act as the container for retaining the flower 14 and growing substrate 16, whereby the flower 14 and the growing substrate 16 are placed directly within the reinforced flowerpot cover 10 and flowerpot 12 is not used. The reinforced flowerpot cover 10 may include a bag 20 and an insert assembly 50 positioned within the bag 20. In the preferred embodiment, the bag 20 includes a base 22 and a sidewall 34, preferably formed of a semi-rigid material. In the preferred embodiment, the insert assembly 50 includes a bottom insert 52 and a vertical insert 54, the two components 52, 54 defined as separate pieces configured (i.e., sized, shaped, an otherwise capable) to nestle together within the bag 20 to form the insert assembly 50. The insert assembly 50 is preferably assembled within the bag 20 and facilitates a rigid structure to keep the semi-rigid bag 20 standing upright with a top opening 41 fully extended open. In the preferred embodiment, as shown throughout the present disclosure, the reinforced flowerpot cover 10 includes two vertical inserts 54A, 54B. In the preferred embodiment, the bottom insert 52 and the vertical insert 54 are separate, individual components.

FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a flowerpot 12 positioned within the reinforced flowerpot cover 10 of the present disclosure. As illustrated, and as is common in the marketplace, the flowerpot 12 is formed of a material that does not include any aesthetic elements (i.e., designs, patterns, etc.), and are often single-use pots made of inexpensive material, which are generally undesirable to consumers. To enhance the display and appearance of the flower 14, the flowerpot 12 may be placed within the reinforced flowerpot cover 10, which may include an aesthetic element 49 on exterior surfaces 24 and 36 of the bag 20. For the purposes of clarity, the aesthetic element 49 is not illustrated in FIG. 1 however is shown in the rest of the figures. The aesthetic element 49 is defined as an element that enhances the perceived artistic appearance of the flowerpot 12. The aesthetic element 49 may include one or more colors, symmetrical lines, patterns, images, and the like. The bag 20 is preferably made of a semi-rigid material, such as, but not limited to, polypropylene, nylon, cotton, linen, polyester, jute fiber, hemp fiber, and combinations thereof. The ideal material is strong, durable, substantially weather-resistant, and breathable. It is preferred that the bag 20 of the present invention be made of a semi-rigid material that allows the bag 20 to be folded when the insert assembly 50 is removed from within the bag 20. Folding the bag allows for easier shipping and storage when not in use.

As is shown in the Figures, because the insert assembly 50 is placed within the bag 20, the insert assembly 50 may remain substantially concealed and out of view when the flowerpot 12 holding the flower 14 and the growing substrate 16 is placed within the cavity 48 of the bag 20, enhancing the aesthetic appeal of the combination, particularly when the flowerpot 12 is a single-use flowerpot made of a material that is prone to cracking, and discoloration, typically caused by weathering. Because most flowerpots 12 on the market are made of inexpensive material and are intended to be single-use, rather than purchasing a new flowerpot 12 to transplant the flower 14 into, a consumer may instead purchase the reinforced flowerpot cover 10 and place the inexpensive, single-use flowerpot 12 within the reinforced flowerpot cover 10, effectively concealing the flowerpot 12 from view, thereby enhancing the aesthetic appeal of the flower 14.

FIG. 2 pictures a perspective view of the reinforced flowerpot cover 10, demonstrating the insert assembly 50 positioned within the bag 20. As would be understood by one of skill in the art, the semi-rigid bag 20 is unable to stand upright with the top opening 41 stretched completely open without external support because the bag 20, particularly the sidewall 34, tends to slouch and relax in a position wherein the top opening 41 is not stretched all the way open. The two vertical inserts 54A, 54B shown in the figures essentially maintain the sidewall 34 in a substantially vertical (i.e., upright) position causing the top opening 41 to stretch completely open. In the preferred embodiment, a top end 64 of each vertical inserts 54A, 54B are oriented and positioned within a pocket 46 formed in a cuff 40 of the sidewall 34. The cuff 40 of the sidewall 34 generally refers to the upper edge of the bag 20 and may provide structure, stability, and a finished appearance. The cuff 40 preferably is formed by folding a portion of the sidewall 34 inwards, creating a clean and defined border at the top end of the bag 20. It is preferred that after folding the portion of the sidewall 34 inwards, an upper stitching 42 is sewn into a top edge 43 of the cuff 40 and a lower stitching 44 is sewn into a bottom edge 45 of the cuff 40. In the preferred embodiment, the upper stitching 42 is sewn around the entire top edge 43. Furthermore, in the preferred embodiment, the lower stitching 44 is not sewn around the entire bottom edge 45, instead, gaps are left unsewn, forming the pockets 46, defining a dimension “D”, that are configured to receive a portion of the top end 64 of the vertical inserts 54A, 54B. In alternative embodiments, the upper stitching 42 and the lower stitching 44 may define fusible tapes, webs, adhesives, hook and loop fasteners, snaps, or the like. As illustrated in FIG. 2, the vertical inserts 54A, 54B are generally the same size or slightly shorter than the height “H” of the sidewall 34. In the preferred embodiment, the height “H” of the vertical insert 54 is eleven and a half inches tall. As illustrated in the figures, the periphery 28 of the base 22 may define a square shape, but in alternative embodiments (not shown) the periphery 28 of the base 22 may define other polygon or curved shape, such as but not limited to rectangles, triangles, circles, or ovals. The outer edge 56 of the bottom insert 52 is preferably substantially similar or slightly smaller than the periphery 28 of the base 22.

FIG. 3 depicts a top plan view of the reinforced flowerpot cover 10 as pictured in FIG. 1. In the preferred embodiment, the base 22 of the bag 20 may include a drain hole 30, which may be reinforced by a grommet 32, for example. The drain hole 30 is preferably located proximate the center of the base 22 but may be positioned anywhere on the base 22. In alternative embodiments (not shown), the sidewall 34 may also define a drain hole 30 to facilitate proper airflow and drainage. The bottom insert 52 preferably defines an opening 62. The opening 62 provides several advantages to the bottom insert 52, including but not limited to, reducing the amount of material required to manufacture the bottom insert 52, increasing the airflow and drainage through the base 22 of the bag 20, and lightening the overall weight of the reinforced flowerpot cover 10. In some alternative embodiments (not shown) the base 22 of the bag 20 may include more than one drain hole 30, all of which may be reinforced by a grommet 32. The preferred size of the drain hole 30 is about half inch but may be any size or shape. The bottom insert 52 defines an outer edge 56 that is substantially similar to the periphery 28 of the base 22 of the bag 20. As can be seen in FIG. 3, the top end 64 of the vertical insert 54 is positioned within the pocket 46 formed in the cuff 40, and a bottom end 68 of the vertical insert 54 nestles between an interior surface 38 of the sidewall 34 and a notch 58 formed around the outer edge 56 of the bottom insert 52. The bottom end 68 of the vertical insert 54 defines a width 70 that coincides with a width 60 of the at least one notch 58 formed around the outer edge 56. In the preferred embodiment, the width 70 of the bottom end 68 is five-inches, but in alternative embodiments, may be a different, so long as it generally corresponds to the width 60 of the notch 58.

FIG. 4 demonstrates a bottom plan view of the reinforced flowerpot cover 10 as pictured in FIG. 1. The base 22 defines the interior surface 26 and the exterior surface 24, and as illustrated, may define the drain hole 30 including the grommet 32. The grommet 32 may be used to prevent the drain hole 30 from causing the material of the base 22 to fray and fall apart. As shown throughout all the figures, the exterior surface 24 of the base 22 and the exterior surface 36 of the sidewall 34 preferably include the aesthetic element 49. The aesthetic element 49 may be selected from a group consisting of one or more colors, symmetrical lines, patterns, images, and designs.

FIG. 5 illustrates an elevated side view of the reinforced flowerpot cover 10 as pictured in FIG. 1. As shown in the Figures, the sidewall 34 extends upwardly from the periphery 28 of the base 22 and terminates at the cuff 40. The sidewall 34 may include a vertical stitching 47 that joins the sidewall 34 together, but also provides a means of urging the sidewall 34 to remain upright. The vertical stitching 47 may be replaced in alternative embodiments with fusible tapes, webs, adhesives, hook and loop fasteners, snaps, or the like. As can be seen from FIG. 5, the cuff 40 is preferably formed by folding over the sidewall 34 material inwardly and sewing the upper stitching 42 and the lower stitching 44. The upper stitching 42 provides structure, stability, and an aesthetically pleasing finished appearance, and gaps in the lower stitching 44 are what define the pockets 46. FIG. 6 features an elevated front view of the reinforced flowerpot cover 10 as pictured in FIG. 1. As can be seen when comparing the elevated side view of FIG. 5 with the elevated front view of FIG. 6, the front side does not include vertical stitching 47. The vertical stitching 47 is not included on the all the sides because it may be seen as an unappealing feature that takes away from the aesthetic element 49 on the exterior surface 24, 36 of the base 22 and sidewall 34, respectively. On the other hand, the vertical stitching 47 does provide a level of structural support for the sidewall 34 of the bag 20 and tends to promote the bag 20 to stand upright with the top opening 41 stretched fully open. Without the vertical inserts 54A, 54B assembled within the bag 20, the cuff 40 of the sidewall 34 will tend to slouch due to its increased weight compared to the rest of the sidewall 34.

FIG. 7 shows an exploded perspective view of the reinforced flowerpot cover 10 showing the components of the preferred insert assembly 50 positioned above the cavity 48 of the bag 20. In one embodiment, as shown in all the figures, the insert assembly 50 includes the bottom insert 52 and two vertical inserts 54A, 54B. In the preferred embodiment, as shown, the two pockets 46A, 46B formed in the cuff 40 are positioned opposite one another and are ideally not formed on the portion of the sidewall 34 including the vertical stitching 47. When the insert assembly 50 includes only two vertical inserts 54A, 54B, the cuff 40 of the sidewall 34 defines only two pockets 46A, 46B, one pocket 46A for the top end 64 of one vertical insert 54A and another pocket 46B for the top end 64 of the second vertical insert 54B. As shown in the Figure, the top end 64 of the vertical insert 54 defines a width 66 that is the same or smaller than the dimension “D” of the pocket 46. The bottom end 68 of the vertical insert 54 defines a width 70 that is the same or smaller than the width 60 of the notch 58. When fully assembled, the bottom end 68 of the vertical insert 54 is positioned and inserted into the notch 58 and the top end 64 is positioned and inserted into the pocket 46. When in this configuration, the vertical inserts 54A, 54B will remain positioned flush against the interior surface 38 of the sidewall 34 causing the sidewall to stand up straight and not slouch.

The reinforced flowerpot cover 10 may be used in combination with a flowerpot 12, a flower 14, and a growing substrate 16 to provide a creative way to enhance the aesthetic appeal, durability, and affordability of the flowerpot 12 and the flower 14. The reinforced flowerpot cover 10 may also be used without the flowerpot 12, and instead may receive the flower 14 and the growing substrate 16 directly within the cavity 48 of the bag 20, removing the need for the flowerpot 12. In this particular embodiment, the reinforced flowerpot cover 10 is utilized to replace the need for a flowerpot 12.

The illustrations and examples provided herein are for explanatory purposes and are not intended to limit the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A reinforced flowerpot cover (10) comprising: a bag (20) having a base (22) defining an interior surface (26), an exterior surface (24), and a periphery (28), a sidewall (34) extending upwardly from the periphery (28) and terminating at a cuff (40) defining a top opening (41); andan insert assembly (50) including a bottom insert (52) defining an outer edge (56) that is substantially similar to the periphery (28) of the base (22) and a vertical insert (54),wherein the insert assembly (50) is positioned within the bag (20), facilitating a rigid structure to keep the bag (20) standing upright with the top opening (41) stretched fully open, andwherein the bottom insert (52) and the vertical insert (54) are separate, individual components.

2. The reinforced flowerpot cover (10) of claim 1, wherein the outer edge (56) defines one or more notches (58).

3. The reinforced flowerpot cover (10) of claim 2, wherein the vertical insert (54) defines a bottom end (68) sized and shaped to insert into and be retained by one of the one or more notches (58).

4. The reinforced flowerpot cover (10) of claim 1, wherein the top cuff (40) includes one or more pockets (46).

5. The reinforced flowerpot cover (10) of claim 4, wherein the vertical insert (54) defines a top end (64) sized and shaped to insert into and be retained within one of the one or more pockets (46).

6. The reinforced flowerpot cover (10) of claim 1, wherein the base (22) includes a drain hole (30).

7. The reinforced flowerpot cover (10) of claim 4, wherein the drain hole (30) is reinforced with a grommet (32).

8. The reinforced flowerpot cover (10) of claim 1, wherein the bag (20) is formed of a polypropylene material.

9. The reinforced flowerpot cover (10) of claim 1, wherein the bottom insert (52) defines an opening (62).

10. The reinforced flowerpot cover (10) of claim 1, wherein the vertical insert (54) defines a trapezoidal shape.

11. The reinforced flowerpot cover (10) of claim 1, wherein the outer edge (56) of the bottom insert (52) defines a square shape.

12. The reinforced flowerpot cover (10) of claim 1, wherein the outer edge (56) of the bottom insert (52) defines a circle shape.

13. The reinforced flowerpot cover (10) of claim 1, wherein the top cuff (40) is formed with an upper stitching (42) sewn at a top edge (43) and a lower stitching (44) sewn at a bottom edge (45).

14. The reinforced flowerpot cover (10) of claim 13, wherein the upper stitching (42) is sewn around the entire top edge (43).

15. A reinforced flowerpot cover (10) comprising: a bag (20) having a base (22) defining an interior surface (26), an exterior surface (24), and a periphery (28), a sidewall (34) extending upwardly from the periphery (28) and terminating at a top cuff (40) defining a top opening (41) and one or more pockets (46) defining a dimension (D); andan insert assembly (50) including a bottom insert (52) defining an outer edge (56) that is substantially similar to the periphery (28) of the base (22) and a vertical insert (54),wherein the insert assembly (50) is positioned within the bag (20), facilitating a rigid structure to keep the bag (20) standing upright with the top opening (41) stretched fully open, andwherein the vertical insert (54) defines a top end (64) defining a width (66) no larger than the dimension (D) of the pocket (46).

16. The reinforced flowerpot cover (10) of claim 15, wherein the outer edge (56) defines one or more notches (58).

17. The reinforced flowerpot cover (10) of claim 16, wherein the vertical insert (54) defines a bottom end (68) sized and shaped to insert into and be retained by one of the one or more notches (58).

18. The reinforced flowerpot cover (10) of claim 15, wherein the vertical insert (54) and the bottom insert (52) are individual, separate components.

19. The reinforced flowerpot cover (10) of claim 15, wherein the bag (20) is formed of a polypropylene material.

20. The reinforced flowerpot cover (10) of claim 15, wherein an exterior surface (36) of the sidewall (34) and the exterior surface (24) of the base (22) include an aesthetic element (49).