ASSEMBLY FOR DECK ACCESSORIES
A bracket assembly is provided for mounting a pole of a deck accessory to a deck rail. The bracket assembly includes a first bracket having a channel for receiving the deck rail so as to mounted thereto, without the used of hardware or tools. An insert may be provided in a collar on the first bracket so as to reduce the diameter of the collar, and thereby accommodate poles having different diameters. A lower bracket may be provided with a collar and insert to receive the lower end of a deck accessory pole. The lower bracket is mounted to a block which contacts one or more of the vertical deck posts, without being secured thereto, for aligning the second bracket beneath the first bracket. An accessory item may be secured using the assembly. Examples of accessory items include, without limitation, a flag pole holder, a shepherd's hook, a beverage holder, a solar light, a sundial, a decorative item, a tikki torch, and an umbrella.