How to Label Plants

ChristinaJ | Dec 2, 2009 |

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Most gardens and landscape plans have many different types of plants and flowers. Some of the plants are potted in containers or windowsill planters, while others are planted in the ground. In addition, many people have herb gardens which may contain a wide variety of herbs that look very similar. With so many different varieties of plants and locations in which to plant them, it can be hard to keep track of the names of each plant. The easiest way to do this is to label the plants so that it is easy to identify not only their scientific name, but also the name they are more commonly known by.

Decide on a style of plant marker. Plant markers are small signs that contain a place to write the name of the plant. They come in a variety of styles and colors so choose one that blends in well with the overall look of the nursery. There are many commercially available plant markers, however, they can also be made out of any rigid material that you have around the house.

The white plastic markers are the most durable as well as the most cost effective. Their small size makes them the ideal plant marker to use in herb gardens or pots with limited space.

Using a black permanent marker, write the scientific name, as well as the common name of the plant on the plant marker. If there are many plants to label, print out labels on paper and stick them onto the plant marker. Wrap laminating paper around the makers to protect the paper labels.

Insert the labels firmly into the ground directly under each plant. Make sure to insert the entire stake of the marker into the ground to prevent it from being knocked over or blown out by the wind. If the plants are in pots, simply insert the marker into the soil of the pot.

Also when plants die, do not throw away the plant markers. Instead simply place the plant markers in a drawer in case you ever decide to grow that plant again. If you do, then you already have a plant marker ready to use.

Labeling plants in this manner ensures that you will always know exactly which plant you are looking at in case you want to purchase more of it. In addition, it will make you seem more knowledgeable to friends and neighbors who ask about the plants around your home.