Decorating with a Garden Flag in a Garden

Types

• Garden flags are usually part of a country-style garden. There are many types available online and in home and garden stores. Seasonal and holiday flags are often displayed, but garden flags can be used to declare allegiance to sports teams, colleges and states or even to announce the birth of a baby. Single-sided flags are the most common, but flags with an image on both sides are also available.

Uses

• The appeal of a garden flag is, in part, its ability to easily be changed with the season, holiday or occasion. Use a flag decorated with an Easter bunny in spring, a cardinal in winter or falling leaves in autumn. A welcome flag situated near the front entrance makes a statement to visitors. A flag covered with cheery daffodils planted in a garden bursting with the same flowers doubles the impact. Some garden flags have coordinating mailbox covers.

Care

• Garden flags are typically made from outdoor fabric with ultraviolet resistance. Display your garden flag in a location where tree branches, thorns or bricks won't snag it. When you take down a flag, hand wash it using a mild dish detergent. Rinse it thoroughly with warm water and hang it to dry. Store in a plastic bin or flag storage bag. If needed, a cool iron can be used to press out wrinkles.

Impact

• When placing a garden flag, consider the impact. Flags can be used to complement the colors of your garden or to contrast with it. A flag planted in a summer flower bed bursting with blooms may be overshadowed by the nature surrounding it. A flag placed in the stark of winter will be more conspicuous, when there are no blossoms to compete with it. Secure your flag to the stand by slipping a rubber washer on the end of the stand. This prevents the flag from blowing away.