Digger's 1-Gallon Gopher Wire Baskets, Pack of 12 — 20-Gauge Double Galvanized Root Protection

Heavy-duty galvanized wire baskets that shield 1-gallon root balls from gophers and other digging pests.

If you’re transplanting shrubs, perennials or young trees in gopher-prone areas, these Digger's 1-gallon gopher wire baskets create a physical barrier around the root ball to stop burrowing animals from chewing or dislodging roots. Each order includes twelve pre-formed baskets, so you can protect multiple plants at once without cutting and shaping mesh on-site. Built from 20-gauge hex double galvanized steel, the baskets resist rust and retain shape season after season.

How do these baskets protect newly planted root balls?

The baskets surround the root ball with a rigid wire mesh that prevents gophers, moles, rabbits and similar diggers from reaching roots. Because the mesh is hex double galvanized steel, it offers a tight opening pattern and long-term durability in soil.

• Full 360° coverage around the 1-gallon root ball (8" diameter x 9" deep).
• 20-gauge wire resists chewing and collapse from soil pressure.
• Galvanized coating reduces corrosion for multi-season use.

Will these baskets fit my plants and planting routine?

Each basket is sized for standard 1-gallon nursery containers and fits common small shrubs, perennials and starter trees. The open-top design lets roots grow upward while the mesh sides allow water and nutrients to pass freely into surrounding soil.

• Interior dimensions approximate a 1-gallon container (8" diameter, 9" deep).
• Lightweight and pre-formed for quick placement into a planting hole.
• Leaves foliage and irrigation routine unchanged; bury the basket as you would the root ball.

How long will the baskets last once installed?

Galvanized 20-gauge steel offers multi-season corrosion resistance and structural durability under typical garden conditions. Longevity depends on soil chemistry and moisture levels, but the double galvanization significantly slows rust compared with untreated wire.

• Double galvanized finish reduces oxidization in damp soils.
• 20-gauge wire maintains shape against soil pressure and animal interference.
• Suitable for long-term installation where root protection is needed for multiple seasons.

How many will I receive and how are they packaged?

This listing supplies twelve 1-gallon wire baskets so you can protect several plants from the start. They arrive nested for compact shipping and separate easily for installation at the planting site.

• Pack of 12 pre-formed baskets per order.
• Nestable design for efficient storage and transport.
• Ready to place into the planting hole—no cutting or shaping required.

Who this is for: These heavy-duty gopher baskets are intended for gardeners, landscapers and nursery operators who need a reliable, reusable physical barrier to protect young plants, shrubs and small trees from burrowing pests. They suit anyone planting in areas with gophers, moles, rabbits or similar diggers who wants an easy-to-install, long-lasting protection method that doesn’t interfere with watering or normal root growth.