1. The hammock hanging problem can be resolved in a number of ways, and perhaps the easiest, most common-sense manner to do so is with a pair of hammock posts.
2. If you've got a tree that you want to hang your hammock from, but there's not another tree within reach - you guessed it. Time to use the hammock post. These handy devices fit into a steel sleeve you install in the ground so you can remove it in the off season, mow over it, play touch football and the like.
3. A hammock post is designed for use with spreader bar hammocks. Use with other hammocks at your own risk.