Landscape Anchoring Spikes, 25PCS 8 Inch Spiral Plastic Landscape Spikes for Garden Lawn Yard, Paver, Weed Barrier, Artificial Turf (8in -25 Count)

I was SHOCKED at the price at the local big box store for a bag of pointy plastic nails. These are affordable and of the same quality. I used them to secure paver edging and landscape edging. It is important to understand that while these are plastic and therefore a little flimsy, their strength is somewhat provided by the stiffness of the soil they are driven into. I found that they respond best to a few light taps to get started before just pounding away at them. The twist shape adds extra holding friction in the soil. I even had to pull one section up and re-do it. Some of the spikes were slightly bent, but were able to be reused.

Work well! Made to use in soft scape like soil. Could break in harder scape like stone dust.

We ordered the 4” flexible edging from Amazon and quickly found out that the edging does not contain sufficient spikes. The spikes that are included (in the edging package) are shorter than these. The extra length —they’re two inches LONGER— should prove to hold the edging in longer / better. Sturdy—not one has broken. We also insured to turn on the sprinkler plus bring a container of water. If there is resistance, we pull out the spike, add water to the tiny hole that the spike created, and work it until it is fully pushed in. Do not use a mallet or hammer. Use water to soften soil and the spike pushes in by hand. The spike has some grooves (like a drill bit) that help the spike to go in the soil easily. These spikes are for edging — closely spaced. While of course, they can be used for tarps or tents, that is NOT going to work. The diameter of the spike’s head is insufficient for tents/tarps. Also tents / tarps have grommets that are widely spaced out. Larger spikes with metal is for tents / tarps. I priced these are three local stores. These are fairly priced, have a conservative color (black) for your yard, and are significantly better quality. Definitely would buy these again.

Really it’s a plastic nail. Not much to praise about it BUT it did make a huge difference in the way the garden trim stayed down. I got extra because my parents put down the same garden surround and when it heats up in the sun it expands and becomes all wavy. We got an extra nails hoping to avoid this and so far so good! They go in like a nail and hold things down like a nail should. 10/10 does the job of a plastic nail well

Easy to use, great for landscape fabric.