. George, I always sink my Clorox bottles two inches into the ground, leaving about 4 inches above ground, as I plant the tomato seedlings. I also put a tall stake inside the circle, at this time. Don't I have to bury it at all...? I was shown how to use newspaper to make a collar for roses which need winter protection, so I do understand your technique. I believe that we only have green cut-worms, no browns. Not sure. But I never had problems with them. Rabbits, yes. They devour everything, including the growing heart of the artichokes . . . Penny ________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj.