Even if you are Starting a vegetable gardenWhen growing different herbs, or planting flowers, it can be easy to forget which sprouts are which. Fortunately, upcycling the flat part of a few old mason jar lids into beautiful garden markers solves this problem. For this project, you’ll also need outdoor Mod Podge (or another strong adhesive) in addition to wood or metal picks to turn the flat lids into stakes that sit well in the ground. Alternatively, string can be used to hang your plant markers on your garden structures, such as trellises or borders. Since these jar lids are made of metal, they should hold up well in outdoor conditions.
Depending on your style, you can simply write the plant names and any other important information on the lids of your mason jars. Alternatively, create unique paper labels. Designing and printing paper markers with fun images of the plant or product to go with the names makes this one way Reuse lids for DIY stunning outdoor decorations from glass jars It is also functional. Those who are feeling super crafty can also make cute paper labels with scrapbook paper and materials. If you don’t have enough mason jar lids to make labels for each plant you plan to grow, other jar lids can work for this project, as well as metal can lids.
Making the most attractive garden markers with mason jar lids
Fix each label to the flat front of a mason jar lid with Outdoor Mod Podge to ensure your plant markers stay put in the rain. After securing the label to the metal, let Mod Podge dry in between, applying about three top coats. This seals your design onto the jar lid. Alternatively, you can use a strong glue like E6000 to attach the label, then apply a clear spray sealer to the project at the end. For a more rustic look, skip this step and use a permanent marker to write the plant information on each lid.
Now, make a hole in the top of the metal garden marker with a nail or hole punch. Thread the wire of the floral pick through the hole several times, attaching it to a small stake. Otherwise, this A genius way to reuse old jar lids is extremely versatile; You can use supplies you already have on hand to customize the perfect markers for your garden. A chopstick, paint stir stick, skewer or popsicle stick can also be glued to the back of the jar lid. Metal options, such as skewers or plant supports, can also be attached to the back of your jar lid. Alternatively, twine can be looped through the hole in your lid and used to hang your markers from existing garden posts.
