Provided is a packaging device for a compact batch of at least two grouped containers and methods of packaging containers in a batch using such a device. The device includes a strip, the strip having an inner face, an outer face and two longitudinal edges. The packaging device forms a belt surrounding the containers or a handle for handling the batch. At least one of the longitudinal edges is folded against one of the faces, of the strip so as to form at least one fold.

Provided is a packaging device for a compact batch of at least two grouped containers and methods of packaging containers in a batch using such a device. The device includes a strip, the strip having an inner face, an outer face and two longitudinal edges. The packaging device forms a belt surrounding the containers or a handle for handling the batch. At least one of the longitudinal edges is folded against one of the faces, of the strip so as to form at least one fold.

A landscape edging system provides a plurality of stakes in an assembly that can be packaged together with a coil of landscape edging. The stake assembly includes a plurality of stakes joined together by connector segments. Support arms of the stake assembly terminate in posts to support the stakes atop the coil of edging. Centering brackets connected to the posts function to keep the stakes centered atop the coil of edging. A plurality of bands secure the stake assembly atop the coil of edging and keep the coil of edging from unraveling.

A landscape edging system provides a plurality of stakes in an assembly that can be packaged together with a coil of landscape edging. The stake assembly includes a plurality of stakes joined together by connector segments. Support arms of the stake assembly terminate in posts to support the stakes atop the coil of edging. Centering brackets connected to the posts function to keep the stakes centered atop the coil of edging. A plurality of bands secure the stake assembly atop the coil of edging and keep the coil of edging from unraveling.