I use stainless steel markers, but don't like ones that are "in my
face". For a more subtle effect Wren markers work well. These have a
nice mat finish and are down at ground level. They are available
from Amazon and other places:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0017SZ2HA
I use them with a Brother label maker using black on clear TZ tape
that is UV resistant and last for many years. However, if I heat the
labels in boiling water I can scrape off the old tape and reuse the
markers which are quite rugged. The model of the printer I use runs
on batters or an AC adapter; you can use either it's built-in
keyboard or connects it to the computer with a USB cable as a
printer (cheaper versions don't connect to the computer). Using 3/4
inch tape (the printer takes several sizes) I can get 3 lines of 12
point type on a marker. I can include the species name, where and
when I obtained it, and, in some cases, where it was collected. I'm
attaching an example.
For my needs, this combination of marker and labels are near
perfect.
Ken Walker
On 8/22/2011 8:27 PM, Jim Murrain wrote:
On Aug 22, 2011, at 8:15 PM, Mark A. Cook wrote:
I see that Iris City Gardens has plant markers with
stainless steel legs that are not supposed to rust. Has
anyone used these before? If so, how did they hold up?
I have had very good results with stainless steel garden
markers. I have not used Iris City's version tho. I use a
very heavy duty one a local gardener makes. The tag can
not fall off due to the design. A bit more then others but
most gardeners that see them start using them. If you use
printed labels they look very professional.
http://shop.kincaidgardens.com/category.sc?categoryId=5
Jim
