Aren't plant spikes really difficult to get into the ground? I've tried spikes awhile ago but I was not strong enough to hammer them in.
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These are for your houseplants and they are no bigger than a large vitamin. They have a tool that comes with them to push into the dirt. They work really well and keep insects away as well as fertilize your plants!!!!!!
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K, I've used these particular spikes in my house plants without difficulty. Having the soil moist helps. It sounds like you may need to loosen your soil up a bit; that will also help your plants use the water you give them.Good luck! enticingsusie
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I think you might be talking about the larger spikes, which are designed for outdoor plants and can be difficult. These are small and are made for houseplants and come with an applicator, which makes them much easier, I use these frequently. It also helps, if you are having trouble, to water the ground/soil first, so that it is softer. PS, the larger spikes: I have used a drill with a large bit on it, to make a hole first because they can be so hard to get in the ground.
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There actually are spikes on the bottom of the mats, they appear to be somewhat short. And the following still applies, They have heavy ribbed areas, but some minor sliding will occur.
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if you push them all the way into the ground, the dogs will not be able to get them up easily if at all. hope this helps
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We have ours on a stone pad so we haven't used the spikes. I'm no help. Sorry.
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you need a big hammer..haha. Did you try pulling them up moving to the desired position and then pushing in gently?
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I used them to try to discourage a raccoon from climbing a post, but they just bent the spikes out of the way. Perhaps a squirrel wouldn't be strong (or smart enough) to do that.
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You have to install a tube for the pole to be inserted into (below ground or floor level). It comes with what they call a "ground spear" which is hammered into the soil. I put a block of wood on top of mine and really worked to drive it into the soil. Pretty tough chore. I think if you wanted to use it on your deck you would need get a tube made up and mount the tube assembly below the deck surface so no one would trip.Sean
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Memories (of windowsill pots) are made of this; I'm a NYC girl. The spikes are easy to sink into moist soil, and they're approximately 1-3/4" long. I think they really make a difference - and the fact that they're organic is a big plus! I hope I'm being helpful.
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You could easily use tent spikes for this, for me, i have had no issue in quite a lot of use and bad weather but I also have a problem with raccons so I have two bricks weighing down the top opening as they can use latches.
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There are predrilled holes. You could use either nails or screws. But its a little tricky because the spikes require hammering to be prescise. I used a small headed hammer.
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For typical yard, very easy setup with the spikes that support the poles. I purchased this for use at my daughter's school, and where they were setting up for play at a particular area, we were not allowed to spike into the grass. We were able to improvise using small, heavy metal blocks that I looped the support lines over. I would guess on a sand pit area, you could probably do the same thing with stone blocks or something similar.
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I see no reason why you can't put them directly into the soil, but use a broom stick to poke a hole in the soil since these are fragile. The soil would absorb the heat before it got to the plant.
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Depends. If you spike them in, water will go in a freeze the holes in the winter and break the pavement. But, if you fill with sand or something no problem. If you hammer spikes into the ground, I wouldn't recommend removal in winter.
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I haven't had much luck getting them past a certain point and then they die. I have had more luck with live plants from burpee
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I would imagine it should be OK as long as there is some angle tipping the trellis towards the house. I seem to remember the spikes being fairly supportive, but once the weight of vegetation increases you'll need some way to ensure the trellis doesn't tip. Once its covered, you'll probably not notice any difference.
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The spikes are not installed they come in a bag so if you want to use them you have to screw them in. I put my stand on carpet and I didn't use spikes.
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Have you tried the spikes in potted roses? I had the same question. Thanks.