THESE TAGS / plant/garden markers ARE VERY GOOD. Cost per item is good. They are quite long and sturdy enough to push into the ground. A little bit flexible; they are not going to snap in half. I love the upturned and large 'face' of the tag, You can write very large to read from a distance or smaller so you can include the botanical name. I suggest ORDER PLENTY ASAP - since the shipping time is quite long. I bought 100 at a time and have started my second 100 this past autumn. Some have been in use for about 9 months : spring, summer, autumn, and are holding up well in winter in CT USA. I have used the black Testor's paint marker, I have also used a smaller marker pen (I bought a whole box of them that writes with a smaller line). Paint pens(sharpie brand) seems able to be scratched off when it dries pencil may work okay, for short term- but can be smudged. Another 'trick ' I am trying is also writing on the underside of the tag, so that there should be less UV damage.
All good would reorder and shipping was fast