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| Have you bought several commercial plant markers touted to last for a long time and the next rain or the humidity erased all your hard work that you now can't tell which of your lilies are which?
Well, I had this problem over and over again and I am getting sick and tired. Anyone have advice or ideas about plant markers that will not bleed or fade? Humidity is one of the culprits in this marker fiasco. Anybody knows of humid-proof plant markers? Thank you. |
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| Hi Dee, I like and use the Everlast zinc metal markers. I also invested in a Brother p-touch labeler. My labeler is similar to this except mine is a different model and will print up to 4 (maybe 5) lines. They take Brother TZ tapes that are expensive, but can often be found on ebay some cheaper than buying them elsewhere. I consider the markers and the labels to be as permanent as one can get. Sue |
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| Hi Dee, I am trying something new this year, I am using miniblind slats with marker then I am putting clear packaging tape on them. I don't know how well it will work till next year, but it's cheap enough : ) Vic |
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| I have used the mini blind markers, and the magic marker fades. I ended up writing it on both ends of the blind, with one end in the ground and the other above ground. I found that the blind markers came out of the ground in the winter time with the many freezes and thaws...not a good thing to be used for numerous varieties of something in close proximity. They have also gotten brittle and broken after a year or two. For the short term, they are great though. I have heard/read that plain pencil will not fade as badly as magic marker does on the blinds. Sue |
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| I used the permanent marker on my labels and it washed off. I now just use a plain pencil on the mini blind marker and so far, over a year on some, it has not washed off. |
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| Hi Dee, the mini blinds work great for a season or two but like Sue said they do get brittle. If you are leaving them in place they will actually last a bit longer. I have had some going on 3 seasons. Pencil has never faded for me yet!! A charcoal one works a bit better and is darker. I too love my label maker but save that for more permanent plants, as they are a bit expensive for the refills. |
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| ive used rocks, washed them off then used a permanent marker and clear spray paint. |
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| This resembles Sue's idea, doesn't it? I really like the look of these...
If I'm feeling crafty enough, I might could try to make one of these and use the label maker I have.... hmmmmmm Blessings, |
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- Posted by token28001 zone7 NC (My Page) on Tue, Oct 21, 08 at 13:15
| mini blinds, plastic knives. Use a wax pencil or regular #2 lead for writing that won't wash off or fade unless rubbed. |
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- Posted by plant-one-on-me MI 5b (My Page) on Thu, Oct 23, 08 at 16:49
| I saw someone use aluminum cans cut open and then into the size of marker they wanted. Used some kind of tool to etch the name into the aluminum. Looks like it will last forever. Kim |
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