How well are these held in the soil? Have you found one out of the soil? I'm worried about children finding them.
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None of these were pulled out of the ground when I used them. However, the cloth I was holding down ripped.
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Thanks you for your quick response. Bit I guess I still don't quite understand. The directions say to either use them on primary runs (which I guess are the little ridges just below the surface), exploratory runs (which I didn't understand), or in the deep tunnels (which I guess is right inside the little volcanoes or mounds they dig. I have tons of mounds, so I thought I'd drop the worms in there first, unless that is not the best option. Right now, I've smashed all the mounds down and will check which ones reappear. Thanks again.
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My opinion is that they should be placed in a paper bag instead. It is less likely that they will develop mold. Even then, they may have some mold on them when you return. Get them in the ground as soon as possible and you will be fine. Mr. E.
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we soak our garden soil the day before we put these in. we usually get 2 to 3 growing seasons out of them & then re-order. we use them to keep our 3 good sized pups "honest" & out of the garden areas. being in central Indiana we pull them before it snows. since they are a wire fence, they will bend....but we don't force them into the ground.... thanks for the question & good luck....
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I think they will be fine however, my 9 year only hits them in our indoor net. Not sure how they would hold up outside and being hit by older kids. Sorry, I wish I was more help.
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Yes, durable enough for kids to carry and use while playing with friends. They can be dropped on grass, sand - the ground. Not great when dropped on cement or pavement - and definitely not built to withstand a direct throw at anything!
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They must have an one (1) inch lip, plastic or clay, otherwise they won't hold. Try it with an empty pot first before they crash down and you lose all the soil and flowers. They fit a little lose, but mine never fell down. Good luck.
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We don't have caliche, but our west Texas dirt hadn't seen rain when we hammered them into the ground. They didn't bend at all! And yes, they def stayed put. They are really long so it would be difficult to wiggle out. I'd say they're def worth the cost to try.
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Dear Shawn, I used these for a sunday school lesson when I was out of town. I don't know if any of the kids even planted them. Sorry I can't help you. Christine
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I haven't had them over the winter yet. I live in Nebraska and the mole activity is non existant in the winter here, so will probably remove mine in early November. They are working real well for us. Thanks
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I have seen many of these this year at kids' baseball games on surfaces that are not conducive to driving tent stakes. I'm not sure how they are holding them down, but they are being used on gravel surfaces and at least a few on concrete.
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My opinion is that they should be placed in a paper bag instead. It is less likely that they will develop mold. Even then, they may have some mold on them when you return. Get them in the ground as soon as possible and you will be fine.Mr. E.
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Hi jessi. These stakes work well in soft ground. I replaced mine with a couple packs from our local dollar store. for $2.50 I have six plastic stakes. FYI.:)
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First time about a week, but they stayed gone after the third or fourth pass. It is not like *ound-Up. You are not killing the soil, so it does take more effort.
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These are some pretty solid toys. In fact, they are sturdy enough for younger kids to play with, since they are not likely to break. Of course, watch for loose screws after a long time of abuse, but otherwise I've had no issues. My children, 3 and 5 years old, and my friend's kids (the youngest of which is only 15 mo), have fun with them. I am not exaggerating when I say that these are as close to the "real thing" you are going to get! They will last, and would be just fine banged on the floor or against each other, or filled with sand or mud outside, or with real and fake food play. It is a toy he can grow into. These are some pretty solid toys. In fact, they are sturdy enough for younger kids to play with, since they are not likely to break. Of course, watch for loose screws after a long time of abuse, but otherwise I've had no issues. My children, 3 and 5 years old, and my friend's kids (the youngest of which is only 15 mo), have fun with them. I am not exaggerating when I say that these are as close to the "real thing" you are going to get! They will last, and would be just fine banged on the floor or against each other, or filled with sand or mud outside, or with real and fake food... » Read More These are some pretty solid toys. In fact, they are sturdy enough for younger kids to play with, since they are not likely to break. Of course, watch for loose screws after a long time of abuse, but otherwise I've had no issues. My children, 3 and 5 years old, and my friend's kids (the youngest of which is only 15 mo), have fun with them. I am not exaggerating when I say that these are as close to the "real thing" you are going to get! They will last, and would be just fine banged on the floor or against each other, or filled with sand or mud outside, or with real and fake food play. It is a toy he can grow into. « Show Less
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Hello JeffMake sure it is out of reach of the kids because it may look like candy to the kids but it is dangerous. Tide starting making the top child proof just for that reason. They are colorful and wrapped in plastic like candy so be very careful around the kids.
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Don't feel bad, they are a confusing little contraption that seems to be quite popular among this age group. My 8 year old begged for them because all his friends has them at school! haha