| Starting an organic garden for herbs is a practical | | | | paint to identify each species of herbs. This keeps |
| way of having access to a regular supply of fresh | | | | the environment natural while still achieving a practical |
| herbs. This activity can be greatly fulfilling as a | | | | purpose. Wood is also a good natural material for |
| personal hobby or even for commercial purposes. | | | | identifying herbs in a garden. They range from |
| There are various types of herbs and they include | | | | beautifully crafted wooden pieces to simple planks |
| the likes of mint, marjoram, oregano, rosemary, | | | | with written or engraved writings. The shapes and |
| parsley and many others. Therefore, when gardening, | | | | sizes of these pieces can be made according to one's |
| one may decide to plant an assortment of herbs, and | | | | preference. |
| this means that identifying them could be a difficult | | | | Zinc plant markers normally have etched surfaces and |
| task. In order to ensure that each variety can be | | | | are suitable for plant identification. They have the |
| correctly identified, the use of garden herb markers | | | | advantage of being completely rustproof and they |
| is an absolute necessity. These identifiers will | | | | are able to be re-used elsewhere. Terracotta |
| correctly distinguish between the different varieties | | | | markers can also be used and in addition to being |
| thus making it easier for the gardener to make the | | | | attractive to look at they are also easy to mark with |
| right distinction. | | | | a pen or crayon. They normally come in pieces that |
| There are various types of garden herb markers that | | | | are approximately seven inches in height with a stake |
| can either be bought from stores or made at home | | | | that can easily be run into the ground. |
| with a variety of materials. Stainless steel varieties | | | | For those who like clay products, custom made |
| are a good choice for markers because they are | | | | garden markers can be crafted complete with |
| very durable and can withstand different | | | | engraved names. This is a natural material therefore it |
| environmental conditions. For maintenance, these | | | | does not interfere with the garden environment. The |
| markers simply need to be wiped down with a damp | | | | herb garden markers that have been mentioned |
| cloth for time to time. | | | | above are some of the many materials that can be |
| Plastic markers are normally the immediate | | | | used to identify herbs within a garden. In the |
| alternatives to steel markers. They are relatively | | | | absence of these structures, it could be confusing for |
| sturdy and have a pointed stake, which is driven into | | | | those who cannot distinguish between the different |
| the ground for upright support. Some of these plastic | | | | types of foliage. The markers can also be used for |
| varieties come with pencils for marking the names of | | | | pot grown herbs for easy identification. |
| the herbs. It has been noted that these plastic | | | | The choice of herb marker will depend on personal |
| varieties could loose their durability after a long period | | | | preference and the practicality of the material |
| of time and when exposed to long durations of | | | | chosen. If the names on the markers have not |
| direct sunlight. The most probable reason for their | | | | already been indicated, it is important to engrave |
| popularity is the fact that they are cheap. | | | | them clearly for proper identification. The more |
| Galvanized copper markers have an elegant look and | | | | creative individuals can come up with their custom |
| usually have copper plates that display the herb | | | | made designs using various elements that can be |
| names. The indicators are sturdy and can withstand | | | | found within the house or purchased from stores. |
| various conditions. For those who intend to use | | | | Herb garden markers will add a practical element, and |
| natural materials, smooth stones can be marked with | | | | even artistic ambiance, to the busy herb garden. |