Install guides
Mount a label on an aluminum stake
For L- and XL-signs next to trees, in borders and beds, or around shrubs. The label sits at a slant so visitors can read and scan it while standing.
In the box
- Anodized aluminum stake
- Double-sided tape, already applied to the slanted top
You'll need
- Work gloves
- Clean, dry cloth
- Your phone, to scan the label
Step by step
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Check the label
Scan the QR code and make sure it opens the page of the plant you're standing next to. Easier to fix now than after mounting.
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Place the stake
Push the stake by hand about 8 inches (20 cm) into the soil, just in front of the plant or tree, with the slanted top facing the path.
Wear protective gloves while you push the stake in: the edges can be sharp. Keep clear of thick roots and irrigation pipes.
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Clean the back of the label
Wipe the back of the label with a dry cloth. Dust and moisture keep the tape from sticking properly.
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Stick the label on
The tape is already on the stake. Peel off the protective film, center the label on the slanted top, both horizontally and vertically, and press it firmly for one minute.
The tape sticks less well in the cold. On cold days, keep the labels indoors until you stick them on, or wait for a milder day.