How to Make Garden Row Markers

Garden row markers are not only functional and often times a necessity, but they can also be a decorative feature in any garden. Use this method to make garden row markers with style.

How to Make Garden Row Markers - Materials Needed

The first thing you need to make garden row markers is wooden broom handles. These will form the base of the garden row markers. You'll also need wooden knobs that are 1 ½ inches in diameter. You'll need one knob and one wooden broom handle for each of the garden row markers you wish to make.

The other materials you need to make garden row markers are a ruler, a saw, fine sandpaper, wood glue or carpenter's glue, latex paint in your choice of color(s), a paintbrush, metal plant labels, a gold or silver permanent marker, garden string and a drill. The drill is optional and not necessary to make garden row markers.

How to Make Garden Row Markers - Step #1

The first step to make garden row markers is to cut a twenty eight inch length of broom handle. Sand down the sawn edge with the fine sandpaper and then glue a wooden knob to the end using the wood glue. Leave the handle to dry completely overnight.

How to Make Garden Row Markers - Step #2

The second step to make garden row markers is to paint the handle and knob with the latex paint. You'll also paint a coat onto a metal plant label. Leave the marker and label to dry completely. Rub them down lightly to give a distressed look if you wish.

How to Make Garden Row Markers - Step #3

The final step to make garden row markers is to outline the metal plant label with the permanent marker and attach it to the marker. Drill a hole just below the knob and thread the garden string through it. Then thread the string through the hole in the metal plant label and tie securely.

If you do not have a drill, you can simply tie the garden string around the knob and attach the metal plant labels to complete making the garden row markers. Drilling a hole is a little more secure but it's not necessary to make beautiful garden row markers.

You've now made your very own garden row markers and they will last for a long time. These are very sturdy and make a stylish addition to any garden. Enjoy!