Abstract: An anchor for fence post has at least one anchor post having an elongated body, and at least one pair of anchor tabs which protrude from an outer wall of the body, wherein the tabs initially are parallel to the body and are bent outwardly at an angle to the body wherein each tab has an opening therein to facilitate bending of the tabs. An anchor system for fence posts includes at least one anchor post for anchoring a fence post. The anchor post has an elongated body and a plurality of anchor tabs extending from an outer wall of the body. An anchor tool for bends the anchor tabs at an angle from the elongated body. The tool has at least one prong which matingly engages an opening formed in one of the anchor tabs for bending the tabs outwardly with respect to the elongated body.