Rustic Country-Chic Plant Stakes You Can DIY With Wood Cuttings

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Whether you're a novice or have a well-proven green thumb, knowing what you plant and where is important. Different seeds require alternating amounts of sun and water to flourish, and some may sprout or ripen before others. Fortunately, a fun and easy garden marker hack makes keeping track of your plants so simple, and uses materials you can find around your yard or scrapheap. These DIY rustic, country-chic plant stakes are made with wooden discs and twig cuttings for an affordable way to organize your herbs, flowers, and more.

One of the best things about this project is it's all-natural (apart from any embellishments you might add). If you're looking for a new way to highlight the botanicals in your outdoor space, don't toss your scrap wood; easily turn it into chic, minimalistic labels instead. When you're done, you can also customize these pegs in a variety of ways to make them more visible, or add a touch of whimsy to your garden beds with color.

For this project, you'll need a few twigs, roughly 15 inches in length, wood discs with a 2 inch diameter, a drill, a saw, and any decorations you want to add. Two ways to obtain the circles are punching them out of scrap boards or slicing them from fallen branches in your yard. To keep the plants in your garden organized with this genius DIY, you'll need to add labels. Go with an engraved or branded look using something like the Plaid wood burning tool, write them with permanent marker, or use chalkboard paint and chalk — the sky is the limit. With supplies assembled, it's time to make some crafting magic.

Slice discs from a branch or add an attachment to your drill, like the Home Right 4 inch hole saw, and cut it from a plank. Punch a hole in one side of the circle and trim a twig to fit. Slide it in deep enough that it stays put. You can also add a drop of glue inside for added security. Write, carve, or burn your labels into the wood. Finally, customize with stain, paint, stones, glitter, or other decorations. You may also want to coat them with an outdoor protectant like Mod Podge acrylic sealer. Now, your garden is ready to take on planting season with a streamlined, country-chic look that will keep your botanicals in order.