Swanson FPG15100 2-Inch by 3-Inch Marking Flags with 15-Inch Wire Staffs, Pink 100-Pack

I purchased these flags to mark areas in my lawn where I put down some new seed or Tenacity weed killer. Having the seeded spots marked makes it a lot easier to just water those spots versus putting a sprinkler down and watering a larger area wasting water. Marking where I put weed killer prevents me from putting down too much weed killer which could result in some dead grass.There is nothing much to them really. Each flag is mounted to a stiff wire so they can be inserted into the ground clearly marking that spot for whatever reason. The wire is a little thin though so if the ground is firm it can take a little finagling to get them in without bending, but when you have 100 of them it's not a huge deal and they are easy to straighten too. Something to consider though if the area you are marking has a lot of clay or some other type of firm soil. Might be better options available if this is the case. Other than that they are easy to use, easy to see, inexpensive and do the job - just like I had imagined.It would have been nice if they were sold in smaller quantities though. I only needed like 15 of them, but they all seem to come in a pack of 100. I can't imagine purchasing these again but I would not hesitate to do so if I needed more.

These work great! Love that they are taller than the ones that came with our invisible fence system. Haven't had any problems with the flags falling off as another review stated. Love that they weren't all curled up when they arrived. I didn't have to spend time straightening out the flags (like I did with the ones that came with our invisible fence system). The metal poles work just fine. I do wish the metal poles were a little thicker but it isn't a big deal. A few of them have bent while trying to push them in the ground or got stepped on by the dog (or me). I just restuck them in the ground so they would stand upright and they still work for my purpose. Not sure how the metal poles handles the elements since I have only had them in the ground a week and a half, but unless they are stainless steel, they probably will rust. Highly recommend for the price!

My landscaper kept running over my pop-up irrigation heads, and, recently, broke two of them. He paid for them (not expensive), and I was able to replace them, myself, but, I'd rather not go through that, again, so, I bought these to mark their locations. Now, he avoids them, easily. The only issue is that the metal rusts very quickly, and it bends easily, too. Not horrible, but, a little annoying. I will have to pull them up before the winter, then replace them with new ones in the spring, but, that's why I bought these: 100 will go a long way! I also used them to tell the landscaper where NOT to mow, due to newly seeded areas, as well as to mark a measured path where I was laying paving stones for a walkway. The bright green color is very visible, even against grass and in bright sun.

I bought these to replace worn out flags on my invisible fence dog containment. I like the 15" tall stakes compared to the 12" since they can be stuck furher in the ground and are still visible above tall grass and leaves (in wooded areas). These metal stakes are also a larger gauge then what came with the original product so they won't corrode and deteriorate as fast. Plus, the flags are a bit larger and more visible. Overall, I am very pleased with the quality of the product.

Used 200 of these flags to mark sprinkler heads according to the irrigation controller unit number on a newly purchased home with a very complex irrigation layout. Indispensable for figuring out which heads belong to which lines. Easy to write the line number on each flag with a permanent marker. Made communication with my gardening maintenance people so much easier and saved me having to pay them to trace the lines. Every single flag stayed stuck to its wire even after watering tests and sitting in the bright sun for over a month. At least half the price of what the local box stores offer for same type product.

I plant trees for reforestation on a large piece of property and I like to keep track of year to year plantings. I use these marking flags in a specific color for the year to mark each planting. The flags are economical and last for a few years outside in midwest weather conditions 24/7/365. Happy with them and have used multiple different colors in the past.

We have a new dog coming so I have needed to mark my invisible fencing with flags again ( the original flags for years ago have all disappeared) but I was worried that the ground would be too frozen to push the flags in. I should not have worried- with a little effort and a few got bent, but they went into the ground, so I will be able to train my new dog to it. The quality was better than expected, and the 15" length is good because we used about 5" in the ground. Last night it snowed and the flags are still visible. I like the bright orange!

We added a dog to our Underground Fence and needed to re-mark the boundary. These were perfect. There were enough to do the area and then some. Some complain that they rust but I have not noticed and I don’t plan to use them permanently

I know this may be too much information to share, but these flags have been very useful for our family.When my small dog goes to the washroom, his stool is a bit too sticky to pick up right away because he is on a soft food diet. If I wait a day or two it is finally hard enough to easily scoop up. I use these handy little flags to mark the dog droppings in the backyard. This way no one steps in it and I can quickly clean up the mess! I also keep a few in the vehicle with me while visiting people to keep their yards clean too.PROS:• Easy to see.• Perfect length.• Sturdy wire.• You get a lot and the price was better than local stores in my area! Always price check!CONS:• The metal wire easily rusts but has not compromised the integrity of the product so far.

Even though the dimensions are listed clearly, the photos do not really do justice to show how small these flags are.I was expecting them to be round the size of the ones i see on roadways to mark water/gas/electrical lines buried underground. These are smaller.The flags are closer to the size of a business card than a playing card. The picture should illustrate it better tan any words can. I have included a typical one time use water bottle cap for reference.The flags Are easy to stick into soft ground. if the ground is hard, you may need a mallet or hammer.I used them to mark a trail about every 30 feet or so. I have lots of spares in case any are damaged by weather. I placed them last autumn and will be able to report in the spring if they have held up or not.The orange is easily visible form a distance in daylight but in darkness, without light,these will be useless.If you do have a source of light, you are still able to spot them.I could not find any alternative products.In summary, this is an alright buy. I do wish the flags were bigger and the poles were more sturdy but that would raise the price even more.One star because I feel that they should be priced lower for the size you get.TLDR: They are usable and small.

Been using to mark off some areas for grass reseeding, but mostly I leave a few out so the kids can mark where the dog poops so they don't step on it while they run around, and so I can spot it quickly to pick it up later (1/2 acre backyard).

The Flags rust... they should have made them galvanized so they don't rust... I mean, they are a cheap rusting metal, why? It is for outdoor use, you would think they would have made them durable and galvanized. Within days of using them they were completely rusted and just picking them out of the ground and my hands were covered in rust. So annoying!

I bought these wire 3.5 Bright Orange Staffs for the purpose of staking our dog's poop (hope this doesn't offend anyone). I wanted to know where he does his business, stake it til it dries a bit & head in with my professional plastic pooper scooper. I am a happy camper seeing this little Orange flag & knowing exactly where to go. :D God Bless