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Post by derekm on Jul 5, 2024 16:57:22 GMT
Hello, I hope I am not contravening any site policy with this post. I don't to seek to promote or sell but I have an idea which may benefit some/many as I feel it's a unique solution. A bit of input from some of you will help me to get on with development. My name's Derek's and I am considering bringing a garden stake product to the UK market. I'd like to garner peoples opinion as to the viability and demand for it. The key product differentials are: 1. Ease of use - The foot-step enables ease of insertion even into compact or dry ground, and the pig-tail offers a grip to remove it again lending itself to gardeners of all abilities. 2. Durability - It's made out of 6.5mm galvanised spring steel. Expect 10+ year lifespan. Consider the picture here of the humble agricultural pigtail temporary fence post. The basic design hasn't changed in 80+years. ![](https://i.ibb.co/bKpGmLr/pigstails.jpg) ![](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-5BZwqr7IkYIGPdE7Mgyc5NlN9eU5o5l/view?usp=sharing) Now imagine it a bit taller at about 5ft above ground and without the insulating sleeve on the pig tail and perhaps a few clips thrown in on the stem. Total length would be about 6ft with 1 ft below ground and 5ft above. And perhaps variations on this. The 6ft product might retail for a pack of 10 for approx £50. As with any product launch establishing its economic viability is essential, but so to is the demand for it. So please, I invite you cast your vote above. Your help will be much appreciated. Many thanks.
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Post by seaburn on Jul 6, 2024 12:00:12 GMT
It has too long a 'foot' as I only have 10" topsoil then on to bed rock. A 4ft above ground would suit most tall plants better I think.
nice idea.
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Post by geumgrower on Jul 6, 2024 12:59:43 GMT
I am sure this type of thing is already available for temporary fencing of animals.
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Post by derekm on Jul 6, 2024 19:23:44 GMT
I am sure this type of thing is already available for temporary fencing of animals. Yes, that's right. I grew up on a farm and remember them well. But they're only 2ft6 or 75cm above ground. I would be customizing and repurposing it for gardening.
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Post by derekm on Jul 6, 2024 19:24:32 GMT
It has too long a 'foot' as I only have 10" topsoil then on to bed rock. A 4ft above ground would suit most tall plants better I think. nice idea. Thanks for that.
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Post by derekm on Jul 8, 2024 8:01:04 GMT
Any more opinions, comments or votes anyone?
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