Extra Long Staples For Soft and Sandy Soils
18-inch, 7-gauge heavy duty landscape staples are 3X as long and 50% thicker than standard staples.
These staples are perfect for anchoring in soft, loose soils where a 6-inch length is not long enough to get a good grip of the soil.
In soft soils, the top 5-6 inches of the soil could be extremely soft. But once this 18 inch landscape staple gets down into the compacted soil, the staples will be securely anchored into the ground. It will be harder for landscape fabric to come loose.
These extra long landscape staples fully stay put once you put them in the ground and are great for stabilizing summer projects (birdbaths, shepherds hooks) and winter projects (inflatables, lighted wire sculptures).
If you are looking for a different size or gauge of staple to fit your needs, check out Sandbaggy's wide variety of landscape or sod staples.
Specs
- Material: 7-gauge steel
- 50% thicker than standard 11-gauge staples
- Less likely to bend during installation
- Size: 18 in. x 1.5 in. x 18 in.
- 12 inches longer than standard staples
- Great for areas with softer soil where standard staples pull out easily during heavy winds
Galvanized, square top staples
Features
- Easy Installation: Sharp chisel point ends for effortless application.
- The chisel point creates a sharp angle that makes the landscape staples installation process faster and easier
- Professional Grade - 7 gauge heavy duty steel is 50% thicker than standard 11 gauge steel staples.
- Reusable: Galvanized landscape staples can be reused.
- 30-day return policy
- Free, Priority Mail shipping: arrives in 3 business days (2,000 staples or less), anywhere in USA
- Shipments of 4,000 staples or more will take 1-3 weeks (pallet shipment)
Description
Extra long 18" length is better for softer or sandy soils
These Sandbaggy 18-inch landscape staples are commercial grade heavy duty landscape staples that will help you get the job done, whether for backyard projects or large landscaping projects.
Professional grade for strength and durability
Since these landscape staples are made with professional grade 7 gauge steel, they are much stronger and more durable than our standard 11-gauge landscape staples.
These heavy duty landscape staples are designed specifically for holding down landscape and weed barrier fabric and dog fences in areas with high winds or softer unstable soil.
Other names for Landscape Staples: Garden Stakes, Sod Staples, Fence Staples, Sod Depot, Landscape Fabric Pins, Landscape Fabric Staples, Landscape Stakes, Steel Stakes, Lawn Staples, Anchor Pins, Sod Pins and Ground Staples
Uses
18 inch landscape staples also have many applications. They are made with a thick 7-gauge steel and sharp chisel points, these landscape staples will make applying the staples to the ground that much easier. Use Sandbaggy staples for installing:
- Sod
- Artificial Turf
- Weed Barrier
- Landscape Fabrics
- Drip Irrigation
- Wireless Fences
- Bird Netting
- Gardening Fabrics
FAQ
What's the difference between round top and square top sod staples?
Square top
Square top sod staple have a flat top.
Square top sod staples are typically used for securing landscape fabric, weed barrier fabric, dog fences & electric fences, controlling weed, securing synthetic turf, and holding sod.
Round top
Round top sod staples are rounded at the top.
Round top sod staples are typically used to hold down irrigation pipes and PVC pipes.
What gauge and size of landscape staples (sod staples) should I buy?
Gauge
The lower the gauge number, the thicker and stronger the metal.
With compact soil, use landscape staples with a lower gauge, i.e. 8 gauge, so that the staples don't snap while hammering them into the ground.
With normal or looser soil, use landscape staples with a higher gauge, i.e. 11 gauge.
11-gauge staples are suitable for most applications.
Size
Longer staples work better in looser soils.
The added length ensures that the landscape staple will not move after installation.
For most soils, 6" x 1" x 6" staples will work.
For looser soils, use longer staples, such as 9" x 1" x 9" or 12" x 1" x 12" staples.
Will these staples rust?
The staples with standard coating will rust, but the staples with galvanized, rust-resistant coating will not.
However, rust can be good because it strengthens the staples' holding power and makes it more difficult to pull out.
When steel rusts, it forms a protective coating preventing further rusting.
Rust does not affect the strength of the wire in any way and is purely cosmetic.
These staples are usually installed once and never touched again, so rust is not a problem.
If you decide to reuse the staples, be sure to buy the galvanized, rust-resistant version of these staples.
Will these staples fit over a 1-inch PVC pipe?
The staples are 1.5" wide, which should be enough space to fit over the 1-inch PVC pipe.
For PVC pipes, we recommend round top staples, as the rounded top fits better over the pipe than a square top.
I only need a few pins. Why should I buy these over the 25 or 50-packs at local stores?
These pins are a fraction of the cost of those at local stores.
You can pin down vines, grasses, and small roots after planting, so they stay in place until the roots establish.
You don't have to worry about dropping or losing a pin because the cost per pin is so minimal.
What is the difference between all the different types of landscape staples you sell?
| Length | Width | Gauge (lower = thicker) | Ideal soil type | Best use | Top | Galvanized? | |
| Standard (most popular) | 6-inch | 1-inch | 11 gauge | Normal | Landscape fabric | Square | Available |
Round Top | 6-inch | 1-inch | 11 gauge | Normal | Install pipes | Round | Available |
9-Gauge | 6-inch | 1-inch | 9 gauge | Hard | Strong, heavy duty | Square | |
2-inch wide | 6 or 8-inch | 2-inch | 9 or 8 gauge | Hard | 2X wider | Square | Available |
9-inch | 9-inch | 1-inch | 11 gauge | Soft | Soft soil | Square | Available |
12-inch | 12-inch | 1-inch | 8 gauge | Soft | Long, heavy duty | Round | Available |
Galvanized | 6-inch | 1-inch | 9 gauge | Normal | Rust-resistant | Round | Yes |
Pink | 6-inch | 1-inch | 11 gauge | Normal | Stands out | Square | |
Circle Top | 6-inch | 1-inch | 8 gauge | Normal | Fast installation | Circle | Yes |
Drip Tubing | 5-inch | 0.5-inch | 14 gauge | Normal | Drip tubing (irrigation) | Round | Yes |
Rubber Mallet | The easiest way to install landscape staples. Period. | ||||||
Installation
Tips
- Depending on how hard your soil is, separate each sod staple between 1-5 ft. For very soft soil, separate each staple by 1 ft. For very hard soil, separate each staple by 5 ft.
- Hammer
- Gloves