Success at Lily Labeling?

Does anyone know if this tape, TZ laminated, extra strength adhesive and is resistant to abrasion, heat & cold, spill and UV light, stick on wooden labels? I don't like metal or plastic plant labels, but I do need to mark my lilies, iris, dl and hosta, so I am planning on trying wooden ones pushed into the ground with just a inch sticking out in the winter so I don't see them. I will give them a good coat of poly to prolong their life. Thanks, Patti


This message was edited Jan 4, 2007 10:19 AM

Would that be to preserve the label or wood? My untreated wood markers always rotted at ground level after a year, 2 at the most.

Ditto on Moby's wood rotting comment. Now if that wood was something halfway rot resistant, you're on your way. But they always seem to be made of the lightest, and less durable tree species.

It has been so warm here, 50 today, that I have begun replacing the wood labels that I just made in September & October of this year. Some of what was in the ground was half way composted! I'm serious here. Couldn't believe it. It must have been some really soft wood species. Glad I am doing this project now.

Okay, I bit the bullet. I found a P touch at Sam's today. Model 1750 SC. Came with one TZ tape and an electrical adapter (or you can use batteries. ) Takes tape 1/4 -3/4 inch. Several Fonts. I plain to use it on one side of the plastic marker and then the Industrial Sharpie on the other (just in case). This gem was only $29+. Here's hoping..

Oh Mainiac, that's a great deal. Mine doesn't have as many options and cost more. Happy for ya!

I bet you'll like it.