How to Make Plant Markers from Broken Pots
Identify an area in your garden where pot plant markers will be effective., Measure the area around the specific plant., Choose a pot piece for each specific plant., Write the plant name around the top of the pot piece., Embed the pot around or near...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Identify an area in your garden where pot plant markers will be effective.
This will help you to gain an idea of how many markers to make.
Typically you’ll need a bit of space so you can surround the planted greenery with the pot, however you could trim a potted plant in a smaller garden using a smaller size. -
Step 2: Measure the area around the specific plant.
A tape measure is handy but even eyeballing the area to determine the pot size will work well too. , Since each plant may take up a different amount of space, you'll want to customize the marker for each plant’s size. , Make sure it's written clearly so that you can read the name.
Consider using a stencil to create uniformity.
This takes more effort but might be best for a showpiece area of your garden, such as an herb garden or a special vegetable plot.
Allow time for the writing on the pot piece to dry before adding it to the plant area. , Try a few positions before deciding where it sits best (don’t embed the pot deeply into the soil until you are sure you like the location).
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Step 3: Choose a pot piece for each specific plant.
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Step 4: Write the plant name around the top of the pot piece.
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Step 5: Embed the pot around or near the plant.
Detailed Guide
This will help you to gain an idea of how many markers to make.
Typically you’ll need a bit of space so you can surround the planted greenery with the pot, however you could trim a potted plant in a smaller garden using a smaller size.
A tape measure is handy but even eyeballing the area to determine the pot size will work well too. , Since each plant may take up a different amount of space, you'll want to customize the marker for each plant’s size. , Make sure it's written clearly so that you can read the name.
Consider using a stencil to create uniformity.
This takes more effort but might be best for a showpiece area of your garden, such as an herb garden or a special vegetable plot.
Allow time for the writing on the pot piece to dry before adding it to the plant area. , Try a few positions before deciding where it sits best (don’t embed the pot deeply into the soil until you are sure you like the location).
Done!
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