Fall decorations for your lawn and garden

Last Updated on: 9th February 2025, 08:27 am

Celebrate the harvest season with these lovely outdoor home decor ideas.

The days are growing shorter, and the nights are a little cooler here in northeastern NC – a sure sign of fall. For many, that means bidding goodbye to summer outdoor decor and a happy hello to gold, orange, and red fall decorations.

Time to get out to your shed or garage and access all those lovely things! Here are some quick, fun fall decorations checklist to suit the season.

Essential Fall Decorations

Here are a few fall decor basics to remember:

Pumpkins and gourds everywhere
Leaves and acorns in your wreaths and front door swags
Use chrysanthemums in rich fall colors.

Hang a wreath or swag on your front entrance to welcome guests.
Pair your wreath with matching garlands wrapped around your doorway frame or porch railing.
Use outdoor-safe wreaths and garlands for weather-resistance.
Add lanterns to your front porch for warm ambiance.

Fall Decorating Ideas

Now take it up a notch:

Create a festive atmosphere with realistic fall foliage or rustic hay balses.
Use fall decorations to bring warmth and set the tone for that last cookout of the year.
Halloween’s not my favorite. Too scary! But if you enjoy it, make Halloween decorations and jack-o-lanterns autumn-themed to use all season.
Don’t forget to plan for some fall annuals: Ornamental cabbage, kale, snapdragons, evergreen bushes, and pansies will all give you fantastic color.

Have access to haybales? Perfect for outdoor space

DIY Fall Decor Projects

Feeling crafty? Try these:

Make a scarecrow welcome sign for your porch with some creative DIY skills.
Use fall-themed decorations like pumpkins, leaves, and corn stalks to set the mood for Halloween.
Create a warm and inviting atmosphere with DIY lanterns or centerpieces.
Update your entrances with fall-themed decor items like doormats.

Fall Decor Shopping and Storage

Looking for a good deal on your fall decorations?

Shop for fall decorations online or in-store to find the perfect pieces.
Consider purchasing decorations that can be easily stored and reused.
Look for decorations that are durable and weather-resistant for outdoor use.
Use storage bins to keep your decorations organized and out of the way.
Shop online to check prices before purchase. Enable permission for the retailer to send you online deals and coupons

Access to a farmstand? Great place to buy fall decorations

Timing and Tips for Fall Decorating

Making it last for the season, not a single holiday:

Prepare your home for autumn in September.
Use Thanksgiving and fall home décor to spruce up your home until Thanksgiving.
Consider decorating both indoor and outdoor spaces to create a cohesive look.

Dress up outdoor server trays with cute gourds

Fall Will Arrive Soon How Will You Decorate Your Outdoor Spaces?

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Deborah Tayloe

Deborah Tayloe is the CEO and co-founder of Tayloe's Lawn Care Services, LLC. She has a B.S.Ed and holds certificates in soil and water management and herbology from accredited programs.