HongWay 240 Pack 6 Inch Landscape Staples, Garden Staples Galvanized Landscaping Fabric SOD Pins Heavy Duty 11 Gauge Yard Ground Stakes for Gardening Plant Cover, Turf, Lawn, Fence, Tent

Why these staples ended up in my cart (and yard)

I go through a lot of landscape staples every season—pinning down weed barrier, edging drip lines, holding turf seams, and occasionally staking holiday lights when the wind picks up. After burning through a mixed assortment last year, I wanted something longer and heavier than the standard 4-inch pins but still priced like a consumable. The HongWay 6-inch landscape staples hit that sweet spot for me: a bulk box of 240, 11-gauge galvanized steel, beveled tips, and a flat U-shaped crown that behaves well with fabric.

Over a few weeks of work, I ran them through soft loam, compacted clay, and a couple of rocky beds. They’re not a miracle worker in brutal soil, but for typical garden and yard tasks, they’ve been consistently good.

Build and design

• Length: 6 inches
• Wire gauge: 11
• Crown width: 1.2 inches
• Initial leg spread: about 1.5 inches (adjustable)
• Material: galvanized steel with beveled tips

The fit and finish are what I expect at this price. The galvanization is even, the ends are beveled enough to find a path through turf without fraying it, and the flat crown sits neatly over landscape fabric without creating stress points. The legs ship slightly flared; you can squeeze them together or widen them to suit the task. I like that flexibility—narrow for tight spots, wider for straddling edging or thick seams.

In the ground: how they actually behave

• Soft soil/loam: I could usually push these in by hand or with a couple of taps from a rubber mallet. The 6-inch length gives noticeably better bite than 4-inch pins, especially on sloped beds or in windy areas.
• Compacted clay: They’ll go, but patience helps. Pre-watering the soil or using a long screwdriver to create a pilot path makes a big difference. Without that, you’ll start to see bending if you hit obstructions.
• Rocky beds: This is where you’ll find the limits. If you strike a stone and muscle through, expect the staple to twist or banana. I had a handful of casualties across a larger install—nothing unexpected for 11-gauge wire at this length.

The bevel at the tip helps the staple “self-steer” a bit around small roots or thatch, and the flat crown distributes pressure over fabric so it doesn’t tear under load. For weed barrier and landscape fabric, they hold fast. On a gusty day after new fabric went down, the extra length kept things put where my older 4-inch stash would’ve popped.

What they’re great at

• Landscape fabric and weed barrier: The flat crown and 6-inch legs are a good combo. I space them a foot apart along edges and 18–24 inches in the field, closer if wind is expected. On curves and overlaps, I’ll compress the legs to concentrate pressure. No tearing, no puckering.
• Drip lines and soaker hoses: They work, but a curved-top staple still hugs tubing better. With these, I either leave a little crown above grade to corral the tubing or I cross two staples in an X over the line. Either approach holds fine.
• Synthetic turf edges and seams: The length and adjustable leg width help. I pinch them narrower for seam lineups, wider for edging. They’re not a substitute for turf nails on high-traffic installs, but they do a lot of anchoring in between those fasteners.
• Tarps, light-duty fencing, small garden borders: Reliable for anchoring the edges and corners, but again, if you’re pounding into rocky subsoil, expect a few to deform.

Durability and corrosion resistance

Galvanized coatings on staples at this price point vary wildly across brands. These have held up as well as any I’ve used. After being in the ground for a season, I expect a little dulling of the finish and the beginnings of surface oxidation, but not wholesale rusting or flaking. If I pull them and the legs aren’t twisted, I reuse them without issue. The 11-gauge wire is stout enough to survive multiple “jobs” as long as you don’t hammer them into stones.

Practical installation tips

• Use the angle: Insert at a slight angle into the direction of the expected pull (wind, slope, hose tension) for better hold.
• Pre-path in hard ground: A long awl or screwdriver makes a pilot hole in tough clay and reduces bending dramatically.
• Don’t overdrive: Flush is good; burying the crown into fabric can stress and tear it over time.
• Mind the spread: Compress the legs for concentrated clamping (seams, narrow borders); widen slightly to straddle edging, tubing, or mesh.
• Mallet over hammer: A rubber mallet gives you control and reduces crown deformation.

Where they come up short

• Rocky or rubble-filled soil: You’ll bend some. If that’s your daily reality, consider 9-gauge heavy-duty staples or pre-drill more aggressively. These are a solid general-purpose option, not a demolition-grade pin.
• Tubing-specific tasks: The flat crown works, but it’s not ideal. Curved-top “saddle” staples hug drip lines better and keep everything cleaner at grade.
• Occasional twisted pieces: In any bulk box, a few will be slightly skewed or twist after the first hit if they meet resistance at an angle. I keep a small vise or pliers on hand to true them up.

Value and quantity

A 240-pack is the right size for actual projects, not just weekend touch-ups. Between fabric runs, drip system tweaks, and seasonal decor, I chew through more staples than I expect. Buying in bulk keeps me from rationing and lets me place them where they should go rather than where I can spare them. Bring a small plastic tub to the garden and refill from the main box as you go; it’s faster than fishing in a cardboard carton.

Comparisons and alternatives

• 4-inch staples: Cheaper and fine for soft soil on calm days, but they lift more readily. I reserve mine for temporary anchoring.
• 9-gauge heavy-duty: Better for rocky ground or permanent installs, but you’ll pay more and drive them slower.
• Curved-top staples: Worth having if you run a lot of drip lines. I keep both styles; flat crowns for fabric, curved tops for tubing.
• Plastic ground stakes: Useful for irrigation heads or where metal corrosion is a concern, but they don’t have the same shear strength.

The HongWay strikes a good balance—long enough and thick enough for most residential tasks without drifting into specialty pricing.

Safety and cleanup

It’s easy to lose track of staples when you’re moving fast. I sweep the area with a magnet at the end of a job, especially if kids or pets use the space. When pulling old fabric, collect bent staples immediately; they’re ankle biters waiting to happen.

Who will be happiest with these

• Homeowners doing fabric installs, edging, and seasonal anchoring
• Gardeners securing row covers, trellis netting, or soaker hose routes
• Light-duty turf projects needing extra anchoring around edges and seams
• Anyone wanting a bulk, reusable staple that’s still affordable enough to treat as consumable when they deform

If you’re installing in rocky soil all day or staking commercial turf where every fastener matters, step up to heavier gauge. For everyone else, this set covers a lot of ground—literally and figuratively.

The bottom line

The HongWay 6-inch landscape staples do exactly what I need most staples to do: go in cleanly, hold tight, resist rust, and not break the bank when I buy them by the box. They’re not indestructible—hit a stone hard enough and they’ll bend—but with a little technique and the right expectations, they perform reliably across typical yards and gardens. I keep them as my default flat-crown staple and supplement with curved-top or heavier-gauge options where the job calls for it.

Recommendation: I recommend these staples for general landscaping, fabric anchoring, and light-to-moderate outdoor securing tasks. They offer solid holding power, decent reusability, and practical versatility at a fair price. If your soil is rocky or you’re primarily pinning irrigation tubing, pair them with heavier-gauge or curved-top staples, respectively. Otherwise, this 240-pack is an easy, effective staple to keep on hand.