I like these stakes because I match them with certain purposes.  They are great for making triangle cages for perennials, just add green plastic tape at various heights and your perennials will stand up all season.  I even use them to prop up lavender plants.  They are great for staking transplants in their shipping pots.  In hard ground, you'll have to pound long screwdriver in first and then insert the stake. I continue to buy these season after season for additional plants.  They are just for simple staking jobs, where you don't want to use a plant ring or a metal cage.  Just keeps the plants upright. Do wear gloves when handling them from the package, as the dye will stain the moisture in your hands.