Plant markers- what can I use?

http://www.sharpie.com/markers/speciality/extreme/SHExtreme.html

Hi Clemon4,

When you shop for markers, look for one that says Permanent on the label. Another way might be to use paint or a wood burner to write on wood markers. Anything that is plastic will probably lose it's lettering over time. In addition, wood can deteriorate so that won't last forever either. I guess it mean means, what do you qualify as permanent? If you mean over the winter, any of the above methods should work. However, all markers will eventually need to be replaced. One thing that might help would to seal each marker with a polycrylic. A sealer will protect the words for longer. Wishing you the best.

Take a photo of your heuchera plants. Note on the photo the proper name. Plant markers go missing in my area...I’ve tried metal ones ,plastic ones...diy ones...

ive also graphed out my gardens.....ie side yard mouse ear hosta, hosta big blue..around tree. etc. dosent need to be super acurate as far as the spacing goes...but gives you where and what name of the plants.

That’s tricky as I find that my markers actually crack break and fade too. I suggest making a photographic journal or notebook diary. Notations regarding plants and mulch orders, success and faulures often are valuable to review over the successive years.

Use any permanent marker and tape over it.

I use a pen from a hardware store that is called "Marks All". It stays on for me.

Try reg perm marker and then dip the marker in some outdoor Varathane or Marine varnish.

the only long lasting plant markers are the metal ones with the embossed name of the plant. If you can keep them in the yard. Mine go missing from the metal scrapers In the neighborhood.