Spooky skeletons, ghostly ghouls, and slithering snakes are all great Halloween garden decor ideas, but if you want to keep your Halloween garden decor kid-friendly, you might want to keep it cute instead of creepy.
Halloween is creeping up on us, and it’s time to start thinking about how you’re going to decorate your garden for the season.
1. Light the way to Halloween fun
This set of three glowing pumpkins is perfect for lining a garden path or setting the tone for a Halloween party. The pumpkins are made of metal and have a distressed finish for a vintage look.
The pumpkins are battery-powered and have a timer so you don’t have to worry about turning them on and off every night.
2. Get glowing with black light pots
For a more subtle take on the popular black light trend, add a few glowing pots to your porch. You can create the same effect with a coat of glow-in-the-dark paint or by adding some battery-operated lights to the inside of your pots.
This simple Halloween garden decor idea is perfect for adding a little extra glow to your front porch. You can even use the same technique to add a spooky touch to your other potted plants.
3. Light up your Halloween night with jack-o’-lanterns
Nothing says Halloween like a glowing jack-o’-lantern. Placing them in your garden is a great way to add some spooky light and create a fun, festive mood.
You can carve pumpkins, of course, but there are also lots of other ways to make jack-o’-lanterns, like these cute pumpkin lights.
4. Get glowing with a Halloween garden decor path
This Halloween garden decor idea makes use of string lights to create a path that leads trick-or-treaters to your door. You can use any string lights you like, but these color-changing pumpkin lights are a great choice for a Halloween theme.
Use stakes to line the path and then attach the string lights to the stakes with zip ties. If you don’t have a walkway to line, you can simply stake the lights into the ground to create a glowing border around your garden.
5. Use solar lights to make your Halloween garden decor shine
Solar lights are a great way to add a little extra ambiance to your garden. You can find solar lights in all sorts of fun Halloween designs, such as pumpkins, ghosts, and witches.
You can also use solar lights to highlight other elements of your Halloween garden decor. For example, you could use solar spotlights to shine on your Halloween wreath or garland, or use solar string lights to add some extra sparkle to your Halloween trees.
The best part about solar lights is that they are easy to install and don’t require any electricity. Just place the solar panel in a sunny spot and let the sun do the rest.
6. Create a spooky Halloween garden decor scene
If you love to go all out for Halloween, why not create an entire spooky scene in your garden? You can add all kinds of Halloween decorations to your garden — from tombstones to hanging witches hats — to create a full-blown haunted house look.
The key to creating a scene is to decorate in layers. Start by adding large decorations to the back of your garden and then add smaller decorations in front of them. You can also create different vignettes in your garden by sectioning off different areas and decorating them with different themes.
7. Light up the night with glowing eyes
These glowing eyes are a fun way to light up your garden for Halloween. You can purchase a set of three, or make your own using toilet paper rolls and battery operated tea lights.
You can use the same concept to make glowing eyes of all sizes and colors to light up your garden. It’s a fun and easy DIY project that the whole family can help with.
8. Light up your Halloween garden decor with glowing orbs
Make your garden look like it’s been enchanted by adding some glowing orbs. These LED orbs come in different colors and sizes, and you can arrange them in so many different ways. We love the idea of placing them on top of planters or in the grass, and we even love the idea of hanging them from trees or your pergola.
You can also place these orbs on your porch, in your windows, or even in your home for some enchanted Halloween decor!
9. Create a ghostly garden scene
Use a few of these ideas to create the ultimate Halloween garden scene. String some pumpkin lights across the top of the fence, scatter some tombstones, and even add a few skeletons climbing over the edge.
Add a few more Halloween decorations to the porch and you’ve got a haunted house.
10. Light up your Halloween garden decor with a lighted tree
If you want to add a little lighting to your Halloween garden decor, try a pre-lit tree. This tree is made to look like a spooky tree with a jack-o-lantern at the base. You can use it to add height and a little light to your Halloween garden decor.
I used my tree in a grouping with a scarecrow and some pumpkins. You could also use it as a centerpiece to a larger display.
11. Light up your Halloween garden decor with lighted branches
These lighted tree branches are a fantastic way to light up your garden for Halloween. You can use them to add light to your Halloween garden decorations or use them on their own.
I love the way they look like gnarled, spooky trees. Use them to line your garden path or place them in planters for a fun and easy Halloween garden decoration.
If you’re feeling crafty, you can even make your own lighted branches with a few supplies from the craft store.
12. Create a Halloween garden scene with lighted gourds
For a pretty Halloween garden scene, use lighted gourds as the focal point. Weave in some spooky Halloween lights and add a few more pumpkins and gourds to complete the look.
The best part about this Halloween garden decor idea is that it’s completely customizable. You can use any combination of pumpkins, gourds, and lights to create a scene that fits your style.
13. Light up your Halloween garden decor with a lighted pumpkin patch
This lighted pumpkin patch is a fun and easy way to add some Halloween spirit to your front garden. The light-up pumpkins are staked into the ground and surrounded by some fall leaves and a few more pumpkins.
This Halloween garden decor is a great way to light up your garden and create a festive focal point. We love how simple and easy this is to set up. Plus, you can use these light-up pumpkins year after year.
14. Create a Halloween garden scene with lighted witches
This lighted Halloween garden scene is perfect for a garden party. Set it up on a table or even in a wheelbarrow for a fun effect. The lighted witches are the main attraction and they are surrounded by lighted trees and pumpkins.
You can find all of these decorations at your local garden center or big box store. Look for lighted witches, trees, and pumpkins and then add in some black netting for a spooky effect.
15. Create a Halloween garden scene with lighted skeletons
Create a spooky scene in your garden with lighted skeletons and a fog machine. The skeletons are having a party in this garden, and they even brought a guest.
A giant spider climbs the tree to join the fun.
Add a few pumpkins and some spider web to complete the look.
16. Light up your Halloween garden decor with a lighted graveyard
This is such a fun idea! You can make a spooky graveyard using wood and other materials, but using lighted headstones is a great way to light up your garden and make it extra spooky.
You can find these light up headstones at craft stores or you can make your own using foam.
17. Create a Halloween garden scene with lighted tombstones
If you want to create a whole Halloween scene in your garden, start with a few lighted tombstones and build from there. This set of three lighted tombstones has a few different designs and features LED lights to give your garden a spooky glow.
You can add in other Halloween decorations like ghouls, skeletons, or even a fog machine to make your scene even more realistic.
18. Create a Halloween garden scene with lighted cats
If you have a big yard, you can create an entire spooky scene using Halloween inflatables, lighted decorations, and other Halloween garden decor. This Halloween garden scene by @samsclubfinds has everything you need to get inspired.
The scene is anchored by three lighted cats and a Halloween tree in the center. There are several inflatables in the background, and smaller decorations are placed in the front. The scene is tied together with a string of purple lights and a lighted Halloween garden flag.
There’s a lot to look at in this scene, but it doesn’t look too busy. The key to creating a cohesive look is to stick to a color scheme and to spread out the larger pieces.
19. Light up your Halloween garden decor with lighted spiders
Lighted spiders are a fun and easy way to add some spooky light to your garden. This set of three lighted spiders comes on stakes that you can stick into the ground. You can also use them to decorate a large potted plant or a window box.
This is a great way to add a little light to your garden without having to worry about an open flame. If you’re not a fan of spiders, you can use the same idea with other lighted Halloween decorations.
20. Create a Halloween garden scene with lighted bats
There are so many ways you can use lighted decorations to create a Halloween scene in your garden. This lighted bat decoration is simple but super effective.
Combine a few of these lighted bats with some spider webs and a creepy Halloween sign to create a mini Halloween scene in your garden. You can even add a few more lighted decorations to the mix to make it even more fun.
21. Light up your Halloween garden decor with a lighted spider web
You can never have too many Halloween lights. Add a lighted spider web to your Halloween garden decor for a spooky look that’s also bright and festive.
22. Create a Halloween garden scene with lighted cauldrons
Lighted cauldrons are a fun way to add a little Halloween spirit to your garden. You can place any number of Halloween-themed lighted decorations throughout your garden to create a scene.
These cauldrons are lit with LED lights and come in a set of three. Display them on your porch, on the ground, or on a table.
23. Light up your Halloween garden decor with lighted pumpkins
Lighted pumpkins are a classic Halloween decoration, and they look great as part of your garden decor too. Use lighted pumpkin stakes to line your garden pathway or tuck them in among your favorite fall flowers.
You can also use lighted pumpkin decorations to add a pop of color to your garden. We have a few different lighted pumpkin decorations in our garden, and I love the way the orange lights look against the greenery.
24. Create a Halloween garden scene with lighted gnomes
If you’re a fan of garden gnomes, then you’re going to love these Halloween gnome decorations. These little guys are all decked out in their Halloween costumes and ready to light up your garden at night. Place these lighted gnomes throughout your garden to create a Halloween scene that is both whimsical and not too scary.
Conclusion
Halloween is a holiday that is meant to be fun and spooky. It is also a wonderful time to let your imagination run wild. Halloween garden decor is a great way to show your creativity and get into the spirit of the holiday. So, this year, why not go all out and make your garden the best on the block!