I bought a Brabantia clothes airer many years ago and it served well. We had to move the position of the spike, and rather than try to dig out the old, we just bought a new one. We found the spike had difficulty getting through grass, but after I removed a small area of grass to allow the spike to pass, it went in. It's a perfect fit. It comes with a small plastic cover to keep dirt and debris out when not in use (or when mowing the lawn) - bright red, so easy to find again!