Product Reviews and Ratings - Plant Markers - Garden Labeler from Gardener's Supply Company

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(based on 19 ratings)

Located in: Gardening, Flower Gardening, Plant Markers

Compact and lightweight enough to use on the go, this handheld labeler from Brother prints on a special laminated 1/2" tape that won’t fade or peel. Your labels will remain legible despite heat, sun, rain and frost. Plus, it prints horizontally and vertically, and offers a selection of font styles and sizes.

Use indoors to label CDs, canning jars, spices, etc.
Use outdoors to clearly label plant markers
Labels won't peel off or fade like handwritten labels
Double-line printing allows for the common and Latin plant names
Lightweight and easy to use
Just insert tape and go!
sold separately

More information for the Garden Labeler

Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.1 stars

(based on 19 reviews)

89% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Attractive(7), Durable(15), Easy to store(11), Effective(14), Simple to use(9)

Cons:

Difficult to use(5)

Best Uses:

Containers(9), Decorative(5), Flower gardens(11), Landscaping(9), Vegetable gardens(10)

Describe Yourself:

Avid gardener(9), Master gardener(6)

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By palladin22

from seattle on 8/24/2010

Pros:

Durable, Effective, Simple To Use

Best Uses:

Containers, Landscaping

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Garden Labeler:

the only problem so far is that it wastes too much tape in the lead. You cut off over an inch for each label.

wonderful product

By beardiebabe

from Upper Marlboro, MD on 6/29/2010

Pros:

Durable, Easy to Store, Effective

Cons:

None

Best Uses:

Flower Gardens, Vegetable Gardens

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener, Garden clubber

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Garden Labeler:

This has been a life saver! The printing no longer rubs off due to the weather! I expect these labels to hold up much better than simply writing directly on my markers; and the print is easy to read from afar for garden clubbers visiting my gardens. The tape is easy to come by at any big box store selling office supplies.

Look's like this one will work!

By Mickey

from Oklahoma on 6/25/2010

Pros:

Versatile

Describe Yourself:

Master Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Garden Labeler:

I just got mine and have labelled most of my outside plants. I've been looking for a tool for this purpose for sometime. I've tried various pens to write labels, they don't last outside. Time will tell, but I think this product will meet my standard for durability.

Works great!!

By Mema the gardener.

from Barrington, RI on 2/9/2010

Pros:

Durable, Effective, Simple To Use, Versatile

Cons:

Difficult to Store

Best Uses:

Containers, Decorative

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Garden Labeler:

This product is wonderful for labeling storage boxes. The print is large and easy to read.
Ella

A wonderful tool in organizing boxes.

By Mema the Gardener

from Barrington, RI on 2/9/2010

Pros:

Attractive Design, Durable, Effective, Simple To Use, Versatile

Best Uses:

Containers

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Garden Labeler:

It prints large clear letters that are easy to read when labeling anything. I love it!
Ella

Like it a lot, but would change a thing

By luckyladyd

from Lawrenceville, NJ on 1/19/2010

Pros:

Attractive Design, Durable, Easy to Store, Effective, Simple To Use

Cons:

Can't adjust tape ends, Tape is expensive

Best Uses:

Containers, Flower Gardens, Landscaping, Vegetable Gardens

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Garden Labeler:

My only peeve with this unit is that you can't adjust the amount of tape you waste at the ends. I tried stringing words together and cutting the tape manually, so as to not waste 'leader' space, but you can type only 15 letters or spaces before it refuses to hold any more and you must print. I haven't used it on my outdoor labels yet, as I just received it, but other gardeners tell me the labels last for years without fading. That's its claim to fame. Hope it's true. I've made mad amounts of labels for outside.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

directions are not user friendly

By marianna

from Lackawaxen PA on 11/6/2009

Pros:

Durable, Easy to Store, Effective

Cons:

Difficult To Use

Best Uses:

Flower Gardens, Landscaping, Vegetable Gardens

Describe Yourself:

Extension educator

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Garden Labeler:

I need it to ID the plants in gardens used for teaching and home use. The directions are not easy, Do as instructed and it does not work, have to fiddle with it to get the results needed. It could very well be just me.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Lables still holding out, after a year

By Greenthumbs escape

from Badger, Ca on 11/3/2009

Pros:

Durable, Easy to Store, Effective, Versatile

Cons:

Refill tape is expensive

Best Uses:

Decorative, Flower Gardens, Landscaping, Vegetable Gardens

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Garden Labeler:

Plant ID, and Home canning ID, liked mine purchased for freind

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

OK but not great

By Salvia from Sacramento, ca on 10/9/2009

Pros:

Durable, Easy to Store, Simple To Use

Cons:

Poor Design

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Garden Labeler:

This labeler works well enough. It is reasonably simple to use and makes the labels. However, it has two shortcomings: 1) The display screen technology is over 30 years out of date--the "print preview" function does not really preview what you're going to get on the final print out. 2) You can't italicize one line and not the other, a common need among gardeners printing Latin and common names.
Given the price of this printer, next time I would search for another with a better screen display.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

EASY TO USE LABELER

By MOWMA

from LA CYGNE, KS on 10/6/2009

Pros:

Durable, Easy to Store, Effective, Versatile

Best Uses:

Containers, Decorative, Flower Gardens, Landscaping, Vegetable Gardens

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Garden Labeler:

PURCHASED FOR PEONY COLLECTION, BUT IS ALSO BEING USED FOR STORAGE CONTAINERS, WORK SHOP AND SCRABOOKING SUPPLIES.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Very Handy!

By Diane

from Tampa, FL on 7/10/2009

Pros:

Attractive Design, Durable, Easy to Store, Effective, Simple To Use, Versatile

Best Uses:

African Violet Collection, Containers

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Garden Labeler:

Fits nicely in hand. Two different fonts, plus bold, italic, underline. Can print two lines. Different color & size tapes available directly from Brother website.
If you've ever used a Brother labeler before, you should have no trouble mastering this one within a few minutes.

So handy and easy to use

By Virginia Herb Lady

from SW Virginia on 4/21/2009

Pros:

Durable, Effective, Simple To Use

Best Uses:

Pantry labels for herbs

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener, Herb Gardenerteacher

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Garden Labeler:

I use this product to label the many herbs I store in dry and tincture form. Labels are clean and neat and sturdy.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

I like it

By ler from arlington, va on 4/19/2009

Pros:

Durable, Effective, Versatile

Cons:

Difficult To Use

Best Uses:

Containers, Flower Gardens, Vegetable Gardens

Describe Yourself:

Master Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Garden Labeler:

I've used this to label plants in demonstration gardens as well as in schoolyard habitats. The labels stand up to the elements and adhere well to metal markers so long as the markers are clean when the labels are attached. (For reused markers, wipe off garden dirt.) It's also helpful to make the labels long enough so that they adhere end to end. Keep the directions/instructions handy. Beyond the more basic functions, most of us need to make reference to the "how-to" list. I'm quite satisfied with this product and have recommended it to fellow master gardeners.

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Not user friendly

By Mary quite contrary

from Lake George, NY on 1/16/2009

Describe Yourself:

Master Gardener

Comments about Garden Labeler:

The enclosed product instructions are not clear for the most basic print setups and the potential questions that arise. Meanwhile, it wastes lots of expensive tape until you figure things out.

The resulting labels,though,are easily readable, and that is the whole point afterall.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Garden Labeler

By Katharine

from Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania on 12/30/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Durable

Cons:

Difficult To Use, Ineffective

Best Uses:

Flower Gardens, Landscaping, Vegetable Gardens

Describe Yourself:

Master Gardener

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Garden Labeler:

The labeler is so complex that it is not user friendly. The instructions are unclear, and I am not sure if I will be able to use it. I spent two very frustrating hours working with it. It brings to mind the saying "watch out what you wish for because you might get it" That applies to this labeler since it was a gift from my husband.

Awesome!!!!

By Kate's Mom

from Wilton, NY on 9/4/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Easy to Store, Simple To Use

Cons:

None

Best Uses:

Containers, Decorative, Flower Gardens, Landscaping, Vegetable Gardens

Describe Yourself:

Getting Started

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Garden Labeler:

This machine works amazingly well! I now have all of my plants listed with the help of the markers. Works well on labeling my kid's school supplies also.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Makes good ID labels

By M

from Stone Mountain GA on 7/17/2008

Pros:

Durable, Easy to Store, Effective, Versatile

Cons:

Difficult to use at times

Best Uses:

Flower Gardens, Landscaping

Describe Yourself:

Master Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Garden Labeler:

Was difficult to understand how to make some of the characters. Made great labels for ID. Directions could have been better

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

More complicated than expected

By Judy

from Grovetown, Georgia on 7/10/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Durable, Easy to Store, Effective, Versatile

Cons:

Difficult To Use

Best Uses:

Flower Gardens, Vegetable Gardens

Describe Yourself:

Master Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Garden Labeler:

It took some time to figure out how to change the text size, style, and setup. The directions are clear, but the process is not as easy as I had hoped.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Garden Labeler Works

By De

from Dubuque, IA on 7/8/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Easy to correct typos, Easy to Store, Easy to use, Effective, Fun, Simple To Use

Cons:

No conrol of leader lengt, No control of end tape

Best Uses:

Containers, Decorative, Flower Gardens, Landscaping, Vegetable Gardens

Describe Yourself:

Average flower gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Garden Labeler:

I had so much fun that I used 30 feet of tape in one session.

Customer Reviews about the Garden Labeler at Gardener's Supply Company