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Gauge The lower the gauge, the thicker and stronger the metal. We offer 8 gauge, 9 gauge, and 11 gauge landscape staples. Ideal soil type 8 gauge: compacted soil With compact soil, use landscape staples with a lower gauge so that the staples don't snap while hammering them into the ground. 11 gauge: looser soil 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 (square top, round top) will work. For looser soils, use longer staples,...

A common question we get asked is the difference between square top or round top landscape staples. A square top sod staple is the type of staple with a flat top. Meanwhile, round top landscape staples are rounded at the top. The difference is the uses of each of these landscape staples. Square top landscape staples are used for securing landscape fabric, weed barrier, dog fences and electric fences, and securing synthetic turf.  Round top landscape staples are used to hold down irrigation pipes. Learn more: Square top sod staples Round top sod staples

Here at Sandbaggy, we sell our regular (polypropylene) sandbags in green, beige, orange and white with tie strings (for tying up the sandbag). A question we’ve been asked is whether the color of the sandbags affects the longevity of the sandbags. The answer is that it doesn't: all of our different color sandbags provide the same 6 month UV protection. Regarding color preferences, military-green sandbags = match the environment’s color beige color sandbags = match the soil’s color orange color sandbags = when the color of the bag needs to be shown white color sandbags = all kinds of situations...

A common question we get asked is what size poly sandbags to purchase. Our poly sandbags are available in 14" x 26", 18" x 30", and 25" x 40". 14" x 26": for flood control, erosion control, military fortification. Not recommended for storing materials because too small. 18" x 30": for flood control, erosion control, storing materials/food 25" x 40": for storing materials/food, sack racing Learn more: Poly sandbags

A common question we get asked is the difference between polyethylene bags, regular sandbags, and burlap bags. Polyethylene Bags (Long-Lasting Sandbags) Made from polyethylene (an extremely heavy duty plastic) Last up to 3 years under direct sunlight Sizes: 11" x 48" (green), 17" x 27" (brown), 14" x 26" (yellow) Recommended if you plan on keeping them in place for a couple of years Regular Sandbags Made from polypropylene (plastic) Does not last as long as monofilament bags Last about 6 months under direct sunlight Sizes: 14" x 26" (military green, white, beige, or orange), 18" x 30" (white), 25"...