This product is wonderful for all planting and gardening. It has two purposes, to hold your plant stems up or to hold them apart. To hold stems out for allowing more Sunlight and Airflow, you simply wedge your Sticketts in between the stems, you want to separate. STicketts opens up your plants by holding and separating stems apart which allows extra Sunlight and Airflow into the plant to stimulate better growth. They also help to prevent dampness in between stems, which can cause mold and mildew that kills your plants. To hold stems up you simply stick one end into the dirt and the other end you cup or wedge under the stem you want to hold up. *BONUS...STicketts can also save your Beautiful flowers from falling off the stem too soon.