Cardboard Green-POD Seedling Guard - Large 450mm x 170mm (100% Recycled Paper)

Cardboard Green-POD Seedling Guard - Large 450mm x 170mm (100% Recycled Paper)

Protect young seedlings and establishing plants naturally with the Australian-designed Cardboard Green-POD, engineered to deliver exceptional eco-friendly durability, weather shielding, and reliable long-lasting outdoor performance. Manufactured from heavy-duty 1.25mm thick 100% recycled paper with zero plastic film coatings, this sustainable guard shields vulnerable plants against temperature extremes, browsing animals, and herbicide drift while blending seamlessly into the natural landscape.

Best For Environmental revegetation projects, Landcare sites, council plantings, commercial forestry, and sustainable agricultural developments requiring a plastic-free, fully biodegradable seedling protection solution.

Key Features

• 100% Recycled & Biodegradable: Crafted entirely from heavy-duty 1.25mm thick recycled paper without any plastic film coatings, offering an eco-friendly barrier that naturally degrades over time.

• Extended Field Durability: Engineered with an 18months+ life expectancy, providing robust, long-term protection during the critical early establishment phase of young trees and shrubs.

• Innovative Hill Guard Feature: Includes a uniquely curved bottom edge designed specifically for uneven slopes and hillside installations, while the reverse straight edge accommodates flat terrain.

• Comprehensive Climate Defence: Shields delicate stems and leaves from harsh weather fluctuations, intense heat, wind exposure, browsing wildlife, and accidental herbicide spray.

Primary Applications

• Environmental revegetation and Landcare tree planting
• Commercial forestry and timber plantation establishment
• Council landscaping, parklands, and roadside greening
• Sustainable agricultural shelterbelts and orchard plantings

Technical Specifications

• Product Type: Eco-Friendly Cardboard Seedling Protector / Tree Guard
• Design: Australian-designed Green-POD with Hill Guard curved edge
• Material: Heavy-Duty 1.25mm Thick 100% Recycled Paper (Plastic-Free)
• Size (Installed): Large 450mm Height × 170mm Diameter
• Life Expectancy: 18months+
• Packaging: Supplied flat-packed
• Dimensions (Flat Pack): 55cm × 30cm × 0.25cm
• Unit Weight: 0.5kg per guard

Installation & Staking Guide

• Recommended Staking: Use 2 × hardwood stakes, 2 × bamboo canes, or 1 of each for the sturdiest application.
• Recommended Stake Sizing: Hardwood stakes (75cm × 25mm × 18mm) or Bamboo canes (75cm × 12/14mm). Note: Hardwood stakes should be no thicker than 25mm.

Oversized Item Delivery Options

Oversized, heavy, and structural goods ship via specialist freight. Freight is calculated at checkout from estimated packaged volumetric or physical weight. Carrier depot audits may adjust the rate — if the increase exceeds 10%, we will contact you before processing.

Available options include:

✔ Delivery to your closest depot for pickup — default method
✔ Direct delivery — requires an operational forklift on site unless Tailgate Delivery has been specifically requested and quoted (contact us — this cannot be selected at checkout)
✔ Tailgate hydraulic lift delivery — must be specifically requested; contact us for a quote (not available as a checkout option; extra fees apply; required if you do not have a forklift)
✔ Forklift loading at our warehouse (no extra charge if you arrange your own freight)
✔ Direct truck delivery (available in Victoria)

Important Notes:

• Shipping costs vary by location and method
• Any carton or consignment over 25–30kg (or over 200cm) must be palletised
• Without a specifically requested and paid Tailgate Delivery quote, palletised freight requires a forklift on site — otherwise the carrier will redirect to the nearest depot
• Bulky and oversized items cannot be delivered to a PO Box — provide a physical street address
• Failed deliveries, locked gates, unattended sites, or incorrect business/forklift declarations may incur carrier redelivery, demurrage, and restocking fees as set out in our Terms & Conditions

Business Delivery:

• Selecting a business/commercial delivery rate warrants that the address has an operational forklift and certified operator during business hours
• If the carrier cannot unload, the consignment may be redirected to a depot and secondary fees may apply
• Additional fees may apply for failed delivery attempts due to lack of appropriate unloading equipment

See our Terms & Conditions (Article 8) for full freight and delivery rules.

Important Note on Availability & Shipping

Our warehouse is a logistics hub, not a retail showroom. Listing a product online does not mean it is stored at our Thomastown warehouse — many lines ship from supplier hubs (split fulfilment may apply).

How lead times work:

• Product page ETA: The Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) / lead-time badge shown on the product page at checkout is the agreed delivery timeframe for that order under Australian Consumer Law.
• Metro baselines: Advertised ETAs apply to standard metropolitan zones. Regional and remote addresses may take longer and may attract surcharges.
• Peak seasons: Orders in March–May, August–October, EOFY (June), Black Friday/Cyber Monday (November), and Christmas/New Year (December–January) may automatically add a 2–4 week buffer beyond the product page ETA.
• Supplier-dependent / backordered items: If stock is delayed, we will notify you with a revised ETA. You then have 7 days to accept the new timeframe or cancel for a full refund.
• Adloheat: Custom-made products from Adloheat (Pakenham, VIC) may take 4–12 weeks depending on the order.

Full fulfilment, cancellation, and freight rules are in our Terms & Conditions.

Biosecurity & Interstate Shipping Restrictions

Due to strict state biosecurity regulations, we are unable to ship some products to certain states and territories:

• Potting Mixes cannot be shipped to Western Australia (WA), the Northern Territory (NT), or Tasmania (TAS).
• Seeds cannot be shipped to Western Australia (WA).

Orders placed for these items to restricted states will be cancelled and refunded. It is the customer's responsibility to ensure that the items being ordered can lawfully be delivered to their state or territory.