Disclosed herein is a landscaping stake and related driver. Generally, the landscaping stake is directed to a stake that may be configured into a U-shape and driven into the ground to secure landscaping elements such as edging. The stake has elongated legs having a contoured profile in cross-section which makes the legs very resistant to deformation permitting the landscaping stake to be driven into hard surfaces. The driver is configured to releasably engage the upper and of the landscaping stake. The driver spreads impact forces to the legs of the landscaping stake preventing damage to the stake while it is being driven into the ground
