Slate or metal labels will last almost indefinitely, withstanding all weathers. You can choose from tie-on or stick-in labels in various sizes and shapes, to suit the type of plant you want to label. Slate labels are extremely attractive and will blend harmoniously into the garden. Although more expensive than other sorts, they maintain their form and colour for many years and are ideal for smart, timeless labelling. Copper labels gradually weather to a verdigris finish, blending effortlessly among branches and foliage. Aluminium labels are particularly useful for small plants such as alpines and for containers, though the larger aluminium labels are ideal for using around the garden. 
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What are the most unobtrusive labels for the garden?

Any of the metal or slate labels, as above. Black plastic labels are less obtrusive than white or coloured plastic, particularly where they will be partially hidden among foliage. These are available as pot labels in 10cm or 20cm lengths, as T-labels or angled-head bed labels, so there is a range to suit every situation. Popular alternatives are black scratch-on labels, engraved with a scriber which reveals the white underneath the black surface. These are available as stick-in or tie-on labels.
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What is the clearest way of labelling my herb garden?

Being able to read a plant name written horizontally is much easier than bending down to read one sideways as in the case of most stick-in pot labels. Bed labels have a flat rectangular surface to write on, and a long stem to push into soil, so the label stands well up and is easily visible. Choose from tall or wide bed labels depending on the area you need to write the name on, or angled-head labels, which are angled gently backwards for easy reading. Black angled-head labels can be used if you don’t want them to look too stark.
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I’m looking for clear, easy-to-read labels for my plants. What can I use?

T-labels are ideal for clear labelling of pots or trays, as the flat rectangular surface can be written on horizontally. For larger plants, use angled-head bed labels with their greater writing surface and longer stems.
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What is the best way to label my collection of Clematis?

For unobtrusive labelling, black jumbo labels are a good choice – at 20cm long, there is plenty of room to write and they can be pushed in at the base of the clematis. For more permanent labels, Aluminium Edwardian Stem Labels offer an attractive solution, with the name written on a horizontal writing area and a long stem to push into the soil.
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Markers & Pens

What is the most permanent marker for my labels?

The most durable marker is our Sakura Paint marker, which will usually last up to 7 or 8 years. Pencil will also last for several years although it is much less visible.
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What is the best way to write on Aluminium labels?

Engraving is the best way to provide a permanent name on the label. This can either be done using one of our diamond engraving kits or for small quantities with our tungsten carbide scriber. 
An HB pencil can also be used on these labels and will last for many years.
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How can I write on my  black labels?

Our silver or white paint markers are the best way of writing on these labels, and a gold paint marker can also be used for a more subtle appearance.
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Which markers are suitable for glass and shiny surfaces?

Paint markers will write easily on most shiny surfaces. Our Sakura paint markers will write even on damp surfaces and are widely used in laboratories etc. Chinagraph pencils write clearly on glass, acetate and most plastics, but can be wiped off most surfaces with a damp cloth.
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