Garden Name Stakes (Herb & Vegetable Labels)
It's our aim to get your sign or ornament to you as quickly as possible, so unfortunately it isn't possible for us to pre-weather them.
This means your item will be in its raw form - the traditional grey steel colour. It doesn't take long to develop the beautiful rusty patina on your item, most will look pretty good within just a couple of weeks.
However, to be fully sealed and for your product to stop leaking any rust, does require 3-6 months. We have experimented with a few different options, and these are our top tips to speed up the weathering process.
Read our WEATHERING TIPS HERE
Within Australia we offer flat rate delivery of $13.5 per order, or $18.5 for express postage.
You are also able to pickup from us at Mt Barker SA – this is free!
Postage on Custom Signs
Postage costs on custom signs & items will be quoted along with your sign and generally starts from $15. Australia Post allow us to send items up to 105cm. If your item is larger than this we will use a courier & charges will apply at cost.
When will I receive my order?
Our processing times do vary, however aim to create & post all orders within 3-5 business days, however sometimes there are factors outside of our control that may effect this. Painted items require a minimum 1-2 week processing time to allow for multiple coats & drying time. Powdercoated items are outsourced to a small local business, and as this is a multistep process that requires curing time between each step please allow 2-3 weeks for processing.
Amazing business providing top quality products and service. Communication was fantastic, with all queries answered quickly and clearly. The garden stakes are perfect.
I also wanted an original piece for my husband’s birthday, which was only a few days from my initial contact. Talitha went above and beyond, offering possible alternatives to meet my very short time frame, accommodated my requests, responded quickly to my queries and arranged pick up in time for my husband’s birthday. Collection was super easy and neatly packaged. And, he loved his personalised garden sign!
As our kids get older it seems to get harder to be imaginative with gifts.
As our twins and their families love their vegie gardens, these labels were the perfect addition.
I love these, they were exactly what I was looking for and get compliments whenever I post my little herb and chilli gardens on my social media. Even better that they were from an Aussie brand.
My favourite part was that my partner installed them for me while I was away for work and called me in a panic the next day saying that they had rusted overnight! I had to laugh and tell him that was supposed to happen... He clearly didn't read the note inside the package explaining the weathering process haha
Will buy again when I add more to our garden!
My second purchase after being so happy with my house sign. These are fantastic quality & they lift my veggie garden & fruit trees to a whole new level. Other signs are simply not up to it. They get destroyed in all weather conditions but these are designed to last. Wished I’d heard of them sooner & I could have saved a lot of money. Buy once, buy well! Highly recommend the veg, herb & fruit trees signs.
I have ordered plant labels from Custom Steel Appeal a number of times now and the customer service has been second to none. The labels themselves are top quality and add such a nice touch to the garden. I am enjoying seeing them weather and transform.
❓ FAQ's
Our metal garden art and signs are typically cut from Australian-made weathering steel (REDCOR), designed for outdoor use. It forms a protective rust-like coating over time, making it low maintenance and long-lasting.
No – as we cut our products to order, your sign will arrive in its raw steel form (grey). It will naturally develop a beautiful rusted patina over a few weeks when exposed to the elements.
Most orders are made and dispatched within 3–5 business days.
Painted/Powder-coated items take longer (approx. 2 weeks) due to the additional finishing process.
Yes! All of our signs are made to order, so you can personalise the text. If you’re after something completely custom, feel free to get in touch—we love bringing new ideas to life.
Installation will depend on where you’re placing it (fence, wall, gate, etc.). Most customers use screws, nails, or brackets depending on the surface. Check our Display Options for a few ideas.
Our garden art will come with stakes for easy placement into a pot or garden bed.
Yes, we ship across Australia, and also offer local pickup from Mt Barker (SA). For our standard range of garden art and signs we offer flat rate postage of $13.50. Large garden features and letterboxes are calculated separately.