These high quality landscape staples make it easy to hold down sod on hills or curves, pin down erosion control fabrics , landscape weed barrier fabric, secure outdoor cords, wires, anchor chicken fencing, drip irrigation lines, holiday decorations and install above-ground wiring. Made from 11 gauge steel these 6 inch landscape staples secure better than the 4 inch staples commonly found at the big box stores. The extra 2 inches are the key to better securing.