![]() ![]() There are local vendors set up throughout the Alpharetta City Center in tents selling their products. We finally had a free Saturday morning and made the time to go. But, it always seems we need to run in a different direction. Every Saturday, I see the Alpharetta Farmers Market and want to stop and shop. Care instructions can be added using the same method on the underside of the rock.We live close to downtown Alpharetta. Once the paint is dry, use permanent marker to write your plant label. Paint a solid shape on your rock, large enough to write your label. The paint and label might need a touch up every now and then, but overall this marker is built for longevity. Want a plant marker that will stand the test of time? Use a rock. Use chalk or marker to write plant label. Paint clean wood stake and allow to dry a minimum of 12 hours. Chalk or permanent chalk markers if label will get wet (that is what I used here).Instead of leaving them in the yard to weather, why not re-purpose them to make this easy garden stake! Materials Finished ProductĮvery gardener has spare wood stakes lying around. Then insert the popsicle stick into the soil. Repeat the process until you have completed your label. Note, too much ink on the stamp will cause the letters to appear blurry. Once you have a good idea of where to place the letters, gently press the stamp into the ink pad and onto the popsicle stick. ![]() Measure out distance of letters to form label on popsicle stick. Using brown ink to stamp letters creates a faux burnt wood effect. This marker is simple to make but also incredibly cute. Slip clothespin to side of pot or insert directly into soil. Brief care instructions, such as “water 3x/week” can be labeled on back. Write name of plant on one side of clothespin. It doesn’t get much easier than this folks! Old wooden clothespin and a marker… done! This is a fanatic label for pots as the clothespin comfortably slips onto the rim. ![]() Brief care instructions, such as “prune in winter” can be labeled on back. By elevating your plant marker on a stick (instead of directly in the soil), the label holds a longer lifespan and vibrancy. Gather some sticks and old clothespins and you are in business. All projects are easy enough to be done with the help of kids – a great way to get them excited about gardening. Each project takes less than 5 minutes and 3 materials to complete. get kids excited about plants – it all starts with knowing a plant’s name!įrom rocks to clothespins, you can make garden markers from just about anything! Hope you are inspired by these 5 DIY Garden Markers that can be made with materials inside and outside your house.organize and plan your garden even when plants are dormant or not in bloom.better care for your plants by writing simple care instructions on label.remember where your perennials are planted when they die back in the winter (I can’t tell you how many times I unintentionally dug up my bulbs).keep track of varieties of flowers, trees, veggies, etc.label edible and non-edible foods (a must for a mom like me with a curious 3 year old).Labeling plants is a wonderful way to brighten and add character to your garden. This includes not only raking leaves and tilling soil, but also ensuring that my plants are properly labeled. ![]() It’s time to do my annual garden clean up. The air is crisp, my deciduous are shedding, and my perennials are ready for a long winters nap. ![]()
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