Ramming canes into the ground.

I hammer in a metal spike to make a hole first and then push the cane in
Hope that helps

I do that sometimes too!   

Thanks for those answers,  I like the 45 degree below a node.

Thanks and Cheers,   Tony.

Usually, I hold the cane as vertical as I can, and tap it down with a medium weight hammer.

As long as I don't fling the thing around, and take my time, I get the cane in its correct place with little difficulty, and also in the position that I want - rather than the position the cane wants to lean...

Canes are surprisingly happy with this arrangement!

And so am I!