January flew by and now we look forward to preparing for our Spring Garden whether vegetable, flower or perennial.  As you begin planning for what you will plant in your gardens this Spring or start seeds inside, don’t forget this important element of a successful garden - Garden Markers!  Garden Markers do not only serve a purpose in your garden but also let your kids or grandkids be involved as well.  How many times have you looked into your garden and wondered what was planted in this row or that hill?  No need to wonder - take time this Winter to prepare simple, but colorful Garden Markers out of simple items you have at home.

Garden Markers can be made from rocks, acrylic glue and a coat of varnish, which will allow them to last through the growing season and sustain natures elements like the sun and rain.  Follow the steps below to create simple, but colorful Garden Stone Markers which can be used in a vegetable, flower or perennial garden this Spring.

Follow the Steps Below:

• Create a list of the items you will plant this Spring in your garden which will require a marker.

• Collect small to medium sized rocks (river rocks work best).  Rocks can also be purchased at a local craft store or nursery.  (For Perennial Gardens you may want to use larger rocks.)

• Use Acrylic Paints/Brushes or Paint Pens to decorate the rocks and write on the rock the name of the plant (cover all surfaces)

  • Creative ideas - the entire rock can be painted and then the name written; designs can be painted on the rock with the name or simply the name can be written in a creative way

• Once the Rocks have dried, coat the rocks with a basic clear varnish (the varnish will protect the design/name from the elements)

• Let all rocks dry and place in a spot inside until needed in the Spring.

Photo credits:  flickr.com (1,2,3)