Questions and Answers for Grade Stakes-Pine (12-Pack) (Common: 1 in. x 2 in. x 1-1/2 ft.; Actual: .562 in. x 1.375 in. x 17.5 in.)

A:  Yes. It is wooden. Drive through the heart. May need a small sledgehammer. 

A:  Yes, with a little sharpening.

A:  The stakes were better than expected, thank you

A:  The Pine stakes are great for short temporary retaining walls as in making forms for laying concrete. The pine stakes will rot. I am in the oregon rain forest and stakes would last 2-3 years. In the dry lands of Colorado you could get over 5 years before they rot. The only thing I use for a retaining wall is pressure treated timber 4x4, or 6x6, Connected together with galvanized steel and/or attached to the ground with rebar.

A:  metal rods. The wood eventually rots, but it's still a bit cheaper for short periods of time.

A:  As permanent as any wood can be, I think you'd rather use a metal, non-rusting stake for permanency.

A:  No, these stakes are not pressure treated.

A:  no they are not

A:  These are not pressure treated. I hope this helps!

A:  No, raw lumber

A:  These grade stakes are in the garden department.

A:  Building materials next to the bags of concrete mix.

A:  Home & Garden area

A:  Near the wood/lawn section but in the area where you would find the concrete blocks In our store they are in the last aisle located near the contractors check out desk

A:  They are located near the drywall materials

A:  You should acquire or build cages that are much taller for plants of that height.

A:  Absolutely. I would recommend using a large/tall tomato cage, or if it's too late to try to get the plant in a cage (sounds like it may be), HD sells various metal or stick-like tall metal and plastic stakes in the garden department. They also have many different types of things for attaching the plant and parts of the plant to the stakes with. They also sell these pine stakes in a longer length, but I cannot recall how long. There are also tomato trellises available. I would think it would be a good idea to make certain that whatever you choose, that the height of the item is at least 3/4 of the anticipated height of your plant so that it is supported well (and additional height must be taken into account for the length that will be below ground). Enjoy your tomatoes!

A:  These stakes are only 18" tall before you put them in the ground so...............yeah, I think you need taller stakes. :)

A:  Yes you should get taller stakes or a wire mesh trellis.