I use the 11.5" zinc metal plant markers I buy on the LA. I go to Plantstep and print out Avery WEATHERPROOF labels (Avery 5520) on the LASER printer. This does not work for inkjet. A red dot is added for any cvs shipping from the south as these are potted for a yr. I just printed labels for new cv's coming in the spring so that they are ready when plants arrive.
Edited to add I'm switching to the Kincaid stainless steel markers this year as they're much sturdier.
I sometimes buy engraved markers for gift plants which I buy here:
http://www.engravedgardenpathm...