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Gone are the days when one had to wait for Flag Day or a National event to
hoist a flag. Today the concepts of garden flags have made it possible for
people to hoist flags whenever they wish. Garden flags not only give the scope
for hoisting flags according to one’s wishes but also contribute enormously
towards the adornment of ones garden. A garden looks beautiful with all their
greenery and blossom and garden flags serve like icing on the cake.
Garden flags can be used on all possible events like mother’s day, father's
day, Mardi Gras, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Christmas, Valentine’s day, or even
as you usher in the seasons of spring, summer or winter. In fact an event is not
always required to use a garden flag. It can be used on any day to reflect one’s
mood and spirit. If this sounds incredible the wide variety of flags available
goes a long way in proving the point.
Garden flags are not just limited to national flags or flags with patriotic
patterns and designs. The wide range of variety in design includes college
flags, flags with sceneries, pictures of animals, birds and flowers, cute
cartoons, religious depictions or almost anything under the sun. Garden flags
are also made in support of a noble cause like anti-aids campaign or a campaign
to support breast cancer research. The colors range from somber to vibrant or
from a single colored flag to a multi-colored one.
The garden flags are also available with beautiful and ornate embellishments
like handcrafted appliqués, beads, spinners, flowers, and balloons and also with
3-D effects. In spite of such a wide range of options there might be people who
are not satisfied with this range of designs. There is nothing to worry in this
case as well. Using a little bit of creativity and innovation one can easily
make garden flags at home. These flags can be made best suited to ones desire.
The fabric used for garden flags is generally nylon or polyester, which is
quite durable. Polyester flags allow the wind to pass through the fabric. This
makes these flags a better bargain in case of rough breeze and strong sunlight.
Cheaper polyester garden flags are extremely light thereby making them durable
for a very short time. Most garden flags are made fade resistant as well as
mildew resistant. These flags are available in cotton as well. However, bright
colors in cotton tend to fade easily. They can be machine-washed and are so long
lasting that they can be used season after season. The designs are generally
made on both sides of the garden flags while the letters are imprinted on just
one side.
Garden flags come in various sizes. Large sized garden flags as well as
smaller and miniature garden flags can be purchased with equal ease. However,
when it comes to shapes, the rectangular and square shapes are generally adhered
to. Depending on the size, the pattern or design, the texture and the rarity of
the garden flags the prices keep differing. Hence, one can make their choices
and buy these garden flags to suit their personal budget.
Various flag accessories are also available with garden flags. White
fiberglass or metal poles, aluminum brackets for flag poles, wall hangers made
of wrought iron, scroll top brackets, holders for the wall, mini hangers for the
window, brackets for the mail box, garden stands and flag mandrel and organizers
are some garden flag accessories.
Garden flags, as already mentioned, are used to decorate ones garden
irrespective of any event or occasion. However, the flags are definitely changed
with various specific events. There is yet another use of garden flags. They can
be used as wonderful gift items too. Hence, one can beautify his/ her own garden
with a garden flag as well as help a friend or a dear one to decorate his/ hers
too.
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