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Eco-Peg Wood Stakes
The natural, biodegradable choice for anchoring erosion control materials
When your project goals include environmental stewardship and cost-effective performance, Eco-Peg wood stakes are the ideal solution. Designed to provide secure, temporary anchorage for erosion control blankets and straw mats, these stakes offer a clean, professional finish that respects the natural landscape as it degrades.
Why choose Eco-Peg?
In many sensitive environments, the presence of metal or plastic ground fasteners is unacceptable. Eco-Peg stakes provide the necessary structural hold during the critical vegetation establishment phase, then slowly break down into the soil.
100% Biodegradable
Made from renewable wood, ensuring no long-term waste is left behind once vegetation has taken root.
Superior Soil Grip
The angled design and natural wood texture provide excellent friction against the soil, keeping blankets in tight contact with the earth.
Cost-Effective
Simple to manufacture and install, providing an economical solution for large-scale projects requiring thousands of stakes.
Easy Installation
Driven into the ground quickly with a mallet or hammer, ideal for slopes and remote areas where machinery is not feasible.
Typical applications
Erosion Control Blankets (ECB): securing biodegradable netting and mats on slopes and drainage channels. Natural landscaping: anchoring mulch mats or light ground covers in parks, golf courses, and residential developments. Wetland and riparian zones: a safe, non-toxic anchoring solution for sensitive aquatic or marshy environments. Temporary construction site protection: an easy, reliable way to pin down sediment control materials before final stabilization.
Product details
Material: sustainable, untreated softwoods. Design: tapered tip for easy soil penetration, reinforced head for impact resistance during installation, and a notch to allow securing of blankets and mats. Standard lengths: available in 6″, 8″, and 12″ to suit different soil types. Environment: ideal for projects requiring rapid biological degradation and zero-impact debris.
Frequently asked questions
How long do Eco-Pegs last in the ground?
Depending on soil moisture, climate, and biological activity, Eco-Pegs hold their integrity for one to two growing seasons. They are engineered to last long enough to establish vegetation, then biodegrade to allow natural soil turnover.
Are they strong enough for steep slopes?
Yes. When spaced according to manufacturer guidelines and your project’s shear stress requirements, wood stakes provide excellent holding power. For extremely high-velocity areas, we recommend consulting our technical team regarding stake spacing density.
Do I need special equipment to install these?
No. A standard mallet or sledgehammer is all you need. The tapered design allows easy penetration into most soil types, including loam, sand, and clay.
Can I use these instead of metal staples?
Yes. If your project is in an environmentally sensitive area or a high-traffic zone such as a public park or golf course, where metal staples could become a hazard once they rust or pull up, Eco-Pegs are the preferred, safer alternative.