Hemlady said:I used to be able to find the TZ tape with the extra duty adhesive quite easily but lately I am having a hard time finding it. Any suggestions on where I can get it???

I always buy mine on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004I2F47U/

bluegrassmom said:I have a Brother labeler that works with the computer. Anyway to reset it so it doesn't waste that 3/4 in between names

We were discussing this earlier in this thread. I put just one space between the names, and others put more than that, but it saves a huge amount of tape that way. Print as long of a strip as you can, and cut the sections apart afterwards. I hate wasting all of that tape, and this works really well for saving a ton of it!

ljb5966 said:I use the galvanized steel ones and they are just fine although I am only going on 3 years. I am in zone 5 which is pretty cold and have had no issues with them. I make my labels on the clear Avery 5660 Laser Labels and good luck getting them off after you put them on unless you remove it right away. Seedfork - Good idea on flipping the label portion over - I did not even think of that! I just tossed 2 that I could not get the label off of and I am sure I could have flipped the edges. They are pretty bendable. I will say that they can be mangled - my landscaper has done it on occasion so I make sure and put my plant markers next to or behind my plants now for the ones that are near the border of my beds.

Have you had any problems with the print fading over the years and do you leave them out all the time?

Thanks Natalie.

I have never had my labels fade.

Ginny, I have some labels that are 7 years old, and they look as good as the day I made them. No fading at all on any of mine. When they were in Utah (zone 5a), they were South facing, so they did get sun, plus a ton of snow on them all winter long. Here, I've got most of them North facing, but not all of them. Some of the older ones are getting full sun all day and have since I first made them, and they haven't faded one bit. I've been really happy with that TZe tape!

Seedfork said:When I reuse the name plates, I flip them over and rebend the edges so the back becomes the front. Takes a little practice but I can do it pretty well using my work bench as a guide to bend the edges.

That's a great tip! I usually write the name on the back of the name plates, just in case, but it really isn't needed. Plus, it would be easy enough to cover the writing with a new label. I'll do this next time instead of trying to remove the label!

Natalie said:Ginny, I have some labels that are 7 years old, and they look as good as the day I made them. No fading at all on any of mine. When they were in Utah (zone 5a), they were South facing, so they did get sun, plus a ton of snow on them all winter long. Here, I've got most of them North facing, but not all of them. Some of the older ones are getting full sun all day and have since I first made them, and they haven't faded one bit. I've been really happy with that TZe tape!

And now I need to make work of ordering!! Thanks - this really helped make up my mind on the label part. Now I just have to decide if I want to spring for stainless steel on the stakes!

I don't know about any other companies, but I think the Paw Paw labels are only about $15 more for 100 if you get stainless. I don't think that is all that bad, but they may be cheaper elsewhere. I've just been so happy with the Paw Paw labels and the company in general that I wouldn't order from anyone else. Their customer service is fantastic!

After reading all of the ideas from everyone, and also the ones on the iris thread for labeling, I went with the Paw Paw Everlast E-Rose labels with the stainless steel wires and I decided to go with the Avery 5520 Weatherproof Laser Labels. I'll let you know how this all works. I was going to go with the Kincaid Stainless Steel wires but the price was a lot higher and also had the shipping price. The Paw Paw had free shipping on my order and anyone that has read my posts knows me and that free shipping!

Ginny, I think you'll be very happy with those. I really love them. Don't be surprised if they arrive Monday or Tuesday! They ship them really fast, which is a big bonus with the free shipping. I'm a sucker for free shipping too!

I use stainless steel tines and zinc coated label plates and I write on them in pencil. I get them from US, Paw Paw Everlast Label Company I think.

I have no complaints. You can see lots of labels in this twighlight photo.



If you need to reuse a used one, flip and write on the other side. If you need to reuse plates that have been written on both sides, with luck you have already reached the end of your life span anyway.

I lied. I cross out and write around.



It says 'June Reid Memorial".

PS. I also keep a map in Excel for when something plays with the labels like ravenous, pitiless White Cockatoos.

Glen. I ordered what sounds like the same ones you have. Love your sense of humor

Well I think my Avery label maker p-touch machine died. I have had it for about 5 years and it was factory refurbished to begin with. Thought it just needed new batteries but that is not the problem. Won't turn on. Guess I will have to shop for a new one.

Bummer

Cindy, tell us where you get it! :-)! Inquiring minds, ya know.

Cindy, did you have the smaller hand held one? It's kind of purpleish? That's the one I have. When I was looking for a link to mine, I saw one at Staples, or Office Max, or one of those places, that is like a little typewriter, and it was on sale for $20. Great deal, for sure!

Found it!
http://www.staples.com/Brother...

Edited to add that the sale ends today!

Awesome, Natalie! Thank you!

You're welcome Barbalee!

That is not the one I have Natalie, mine is a bit larger and quite heavy. The one you posted looks nice. I will keep my eye out for some bargains. Not really in any hurry to buy another one. I have all winter to decide. Thanks!!!!

I really love the handheld one that I have. It's very portable, and can easily be taken out to the garden. That is why I bought that one, but not once have I taken it out to the garden with me! If this one ever dies, I'll have to look into getting one like I posted the link for. Might be a little easier to type on, but I really have no complaints about the handheld one. It has worked great! Knowing me, I might just buy which ever one is cheapest, since it isn't something that I use all that often.