Stainless Steel Plant Markers, Made for a Lifetime of Gardening
Sturdy markers that won’t rust, bend or lose their name plates. Used by the Better Homes & Gardens Test Garden, Powell Gardens and thousands of gardeners worldwide.
Rather order by phone? Call us and you’ll talk with Gary or Jeff.
- Made in Savannah, Missouri
- Used by Powell Gardens & the BH&G Test Garden
- Plates won’t fall off
- Ships within 1 business day
Which marker is right for me?
We make three series, each in two styles. Every one has the same 1-1/8″ × 3-1/2″ flat name plate and a 45° viewing angle, so names are easy to read when you’re standing up.
Signature Series · P & M styles
- 100% stainless steel
- Thickest post: #10 gauge (.135 in.)
- Resists twisting and bending
Collector Series · A & L styles
- 100% stainless steel
- Standard post: #13 gauge (.092 in.)
- Resists twisting and bending
Garden Series · F & E styles
- Galvanized steel post, stainless steel plate
- Standard post: #13 gauge
- Same captive-plate design, lower price
Still deciding? Try the Introductory Bundle: one of each of our 6 styles, and it ships free.
Your plant names, engraved to last
We engrave your plant names (common and botanical, up to 3 lines) onto UV-stable, outdoor-weatherable impact acrylic with a textured finish. Made in the USA in northwest Missouri.
- 4 sizes: 1-3/4″ × 3-1/2″, 1-1/8″ × 3-3/4″, 3″ × 4″ and 2″ × 6″
- 17 color choices, from black and white to copper, wood grain and granite looks
- 3 ways to mount: adhesive back for a Kincaid marker, 1-hole for DS-Style posts, or 2-hole for DA and DL posts
- Add a QR code or logo, and save with quantity pricing
From $2.85 per label, as low as $1.95 each for 151 or more (1-3/4″ × 3-1/2″ size). See all sizes, colors & mounting options
Send us your plant list
Email your label text (a spreadsheet works best) to su*****@ki************.com . No spreadsheet? Call us and we’ll explain the options.
Approve your proofs
We email you proofs that look exactly like the finished labels, so you can check spelling before we engrave.
Designed by an engineer who needed better markers for his own garden
Gary Kincaid, a Registered Professional Engineer, grew a commercial iris garden with over 1,500 named varieties. When ordinary markers kept bending, rusting and losing their plates, he designed his own. Today our family finishes every marker in our workshop in the rolling hills of northwest Missouri.
- Plates are 20% thicker than the competition
- Signature Series posts are #10 gauge, our heaviest
- Captive plate design: removable, but it won’t fall off or slide down
- Hand-packed and shipped within one business day
Easy to put together, easy to label
No tools needed. Assembly takes just a couple of minutes.
Choose your style
Pick a series and style above. Order packs of 25, 50 or 100 online, or call 816-324-4931 to order by phone.
Add the plant name
Choose one of the four labeling options below.
What gardeners say
“I’ve tried so many options to label my large Hosta collection and they all have either corroded or gotten bent or broken. I won’t use any other plant markers now. … I found them super easy to put together.”
“These heavy duty, beautiful, resistant markers are truly the best I have ever used! Our garden sports over 6000 of these in different heights.”
“They’re very durable. The labels stick well and the best part for me? They’re DOBERMAN STOMP PROOF! Every other label got bent/worn/mangled.”
Questions & answers
Will Kincaid markers rust?
Our Signature and Collector Series are 100% stainless steel, so they won’t rust or wear down, no matter the season or climate. The Garden Series has a galvanized steel post with a stainless steel plate.
Will the name plate fall off?
No. Every marker uses our “captive plate” design, so the plate won’t fall off or slide down the post. You can still remove it when you need to.
Do I need tools to put them together?
No tools needed. Assembly takes only a couple of minutes. We include instructions, and you can see them with photos here.
How do I put plant names on the plates?
Four easy ways: print labels with a Brother P-Touch label printer, order pre-printed labels from us, write on weatherproof label sheets and add a UV cover, or write right on the plate with our Paint Pen.
How many come in a pack?
Markers are sold in bundles of 25, 50 and 100 (posts and plates). Larger packs cost less per marker.
Can I try them before I buy a lot?
Yes. Our Introductory Bundle has one of each of our 6 styles (P, M, A, L, F and E), all 10 inches tall, and it ships free.
Can you engrave my plant names?
Yes. Our custom engraved labels come in 4 sizes and 17 colors, with up to 3 lines of text included. Order in our online store or by phone, then email your list to su*****@ki************.com and we’ll send proofs for your approval.
Can I order by phone?
Yes. Call us at 816-324-4931 and Gary or Jeff will take your order and answer any questions. You can also order any time in our online store.
Can I get a custom height or plate angle?
Yes. Give us a call at 816-324-4931 and we’ll talk it through.
How fast do you ship?
We hand-pack and ship within one business day.
Not sure which marker to choose?
Call Gary or Jeff. We’ll help you pick the right style and size, and we can take your order over the phone. Prefer to write? Send us a message.
