There are lots of ways you can label your plants with markers but one of my favorites is using chalkboard paint and wooden spoons. The reason why I like these plant markers is because they have long handles to get them in the ground a good ways but not be so far down that the plant overgrows them.
Supplies You will Need:
Chalkboard Paint
Wooden Spoons
Chalk
Directions:
I'm not sure writing out the directions is even neccesary. Purchase your wooden spoons, chalkboard paint and chalk if you don't have any. I found a pack of 4 wooden spoons at Wal-Mart for .88 cents which I thought was a good deal. You could also search for some at Goodwill or your local thrift store. All you will need to do at that point is spray paint your spoons and allow them to fully dry. Once they are fully dry they are ready to be chalked on and stuck in the ground as plant markers.
There are many other great options made from simple supplies that you can use for plant markers as well. Here are some more examples of stuff you could spray paint with chalkboard paint.
- Paint Stir Sticks
- Silverware Spoons
- Mouth Compressors
- Wood Shims
- Bricks
Nicole says
Cute idea, but what happens when it rains? Isn't the point of chalk to wash away? You could get the same look with paint markers.
Melissa Coleman says
They will definitely wash off at some point. However, I have used chalkboard markers in the past and when it did rub off from rain or watering your plants it wasn't a big deal to just write it back on. Now if you live in the pacific northwest and get rain all the time maybe using chalk wouldn't be the best of ideas. I also like to use them with herbs indoors or if you use a hothouse as well.
Eliz Frank says
That's a smart idea. I always use whatever came with the plant or seedlings and they would disappear or disintegrate.
Eliz
Kristine Foley says
SO clever and love the way they look! Thanks for the awesome idea!
Kelley says
These are awesome! What a great idea! Ill have to keep an eye out for some when Im shopping this weekend. Im sharing and pinning 🙂
Melissa Coleman says
Thanks Kelley 🙂
Jamie Rippy (@MamaMommyMom) says
Ooh, I like the idea of using wood shims. You can get a pretty big pack of those for a few bucks! Very cool!
Melissa Coleman says
Wood shims would definitely work great, maybe even better if you need bigger writing room. I should also recommend a chalk pencil or marker because writing with a piece of chalk was a PITA.