Seasons Greetings: Ideas for Your Lawn for This Fall Season
Spooky costumes, color-changing trees, and scrumptious treats all point toward the most awaited season of the year, and that is fall. It is the best season to admire mother nature as all the richest hues pop out in this season, highlighting the perfect balance between dark and light.
Unlike other seasons, fall has such a vibe with which you can go all out while styling, not just in terms of dressing but in home decor too. You can turn your dull and dried lawn into magnificent landscapes that complement the fall scenario. So this season, welcome fall with open arms by decorating your lawn in an epic way. Try out these 20 most convenient lawn decors this fall that’ll make your life easier and your lawn prettier.
AUTUMN DECOR SUGGESTIONS FOR YOUR LAWN
Fall garland
You can never go wrong with a garland for lawn decor, and fall garlands are the talk of the town this season. Online and retail stores stock up on fall garlands at the start of the season, but DIY fall garlands are much more customizable. All you need is a strong twine and assorted fall flowers and leaves. You can collect them from trees, but we suggest using fake ones as they are long-lasting. Simply entwine the flowers and leaves around the twine using a flexible wire and secure it around your front door or patio. Try adding twigs for a more natural look.
Fall wreath
Floral wreaths might be a Christmas decor staple, but that doesn’t mean you can’t decorate your place with them during the fall season. Place a fall wreath at a slant position on the porch steps or pair it with pumpkins to represent the harvest season. Making a fall wreath is pretty easy and requires only a few tools: a straw or wire wreath and a fall garland with artificial add-ons like flowers or tiny pumpkins. Just wrap the garland around the wreath and secure them with a flexible wire. Use a hot glue gun to stick the add-ons, and your fall wreath is ready to go. You can get creative while making the wreath and add tiny objects to it as well.
Hoop wreath
Try the viral hoop wreath if you’re not into chunky fall wreaths. It is a modern take on the traditional fall floral wreath and goes pretty nicely with a minimally decorated lawn. Although the hoop wreath might be hard to find in local stores, you can always do it yourself at home. You can choose between gold or metallic wreath hoops and entwine half of the hoop with flowers of your choice. Make sure to add flowers only at the base and cover the remaining half with leaves. Feel free to add herbs and twigs to the wreath for additional beauty. Hang it on your front door or tree branches for a chic look.
Pumpkins galore
What better way to deliver fall vibes than decorating your lawn with pumpkins? It is the official produce item of the fall season and is widely used as a decorating element. You can display your creativity with pumpkins in multiple ways, like carelessly stacking them for a casual touch or arranging them vertically on the steps by size. The best way to decorate your lawn with pumpkins is by creating a pumpkin cart with different sizes and colors of pumpkins. Tuck in some kale leaves between the pumpkins and throw fall leaves or hay grass around the cart to portray a realistic pumpkin cart. If you’re using artificial pumpkins, add streaks of rustic paint for detailing.
Yard sign
Add a fun element to your lawn with a fall yard sign, which is bound to catch loads of attention. Fix the yard sign beside your mailbox or near your door with a bunch of accessories covering the base of the yard sign. While you can buy a yard sign from your nearby store, we encourage making one at home because it’s much more affordable and makes the project memorable. Making a fall yard sign isn’t that hard; you just have to cut a piece of wood in your desired shape, be it a pumpkin or a plain sign board, and paint it accordingly. Brainstorm interesting text for it, or you can always Google fall quotes. Make sure to use acrylic paints for painting the yard sign, as it is water-based, stays on, and has no odor.
Fall landscape
A fall landscape corner can be the center of attraction in your lawn and is pretty easy to nail. A few seasonal plants and artificial vegetation are all you need to create a fall decor inspiration for your neighbors. This arrangement is placed near a fall floral bush and it’s not something you find on everyone’s lawn. Place fall flowers, preferably fake chrysanthemum, until it covers the whole bush. Decorate the surrounding area of the bush with huge pumpkins and butternut squash. You can also add dried-up or ornamental fall vegetables with bundles of kale for a mesmerizing fall landscape.
Symmetrical entrance
Although casual arrangement requires zero effort, if you’re neurotic or have issues with disarrangement, we recommend going all symmetric. Create a symmetric entryway for your porch or if you have a path in the center of the lawn, go for it there. Divide all your lawn decor into two sections, each decor element having an extra piece. Place all the decor elements size-wise and make sure they are color-coordinated to enhance the vertical arrangement. By doing so, you can create sophisticated decor for your lawn that is impressive and looks neat.
Minimal luxurious detailing
Not everyone wants a bold, over-the-top, messy theme for their fall lawn decor. If you wish to keep things minimal yet lavish, you can opt for elements that go best with your lawn or home exterior. The key is to exclude the orange from your fall decor and select a two-color theme that you can stick to. Make sure to add hints of gold between the two colors for a luxurious finish. You can achieve this decor for your lawn by spray painting the pumpkins in the selected shades and arranging the decor in a semi-symmetric manner.
Fall table
A fall-themed table can be your ultimate escape from exhausting post-seasonal cleanup. Like a fall-inspired cart, you have to aesthetically stack up your decorations on the table. You can use any decorations, but we recommend keeping it simple with faded pumpkins only to one corner of the table, leaving the other corner clear. Go for an old wooden table, which compliments the rough pumpkins perfectly. To make the tableside arrangement pop out at night, you can add yellow fairy lights around the pumpkins. You can even put the pumpkins in a wooden tray before arranging them on the table. Throw a few cushions beside the table, and you have a cozy outdoor seating arrangement.
Cornstalk galore
Cornstalks make the ideal lawn decor for the fall season, second only to pumpkins. Although they might be a bit grubby, cornstalks go well with almost everything if handled skillfully. There are several ways to turn plain old cornstalks into exciting decoratives. You can cut the base of three to four thick cornstalks until they’re equal in size and tie them tightly with twine for a cornstalk bouquet. Flint corn on the cob or maize with its stalks is also a great rustic fall decor that you can hand on tree branches. Another underrated lawn decor is vertically setting large bundles of cornstalks on either side of the porch pillars.
Candlelight corners
If you doubt your fall lawn decor choices, play it safe and decorate with classic candles, although we don’t recommend lighting them. Add eight to ten different-sized candles in the corners of your porch and lawn to make an effortless fall statement without much color. If you wish to do something extra with the candles, wrap them in wet twine to prevent fire and use candleholders for display. You can even use plucked, dried grass as a base for the candle to rest on for a more theatrical effect. Vintage candleholders and white pillar candles are also great options for fall decor, but make sure not to go overboard with them. If you wish to light the candles, we recommend using the flameless battery candles as they look realistic in the dark.
Green plants
The arrival of fall is a temporary farewell to all the greens in gardens but not on your lawn. Add green hues instead of rustic this autumn and bring life to your yard. Although goldenrod is a common fall flower in the green shade, you can also select artificial flowers for decoration. Simply add a green garland on your porch and add floral baskets or vases with loads of leaves and greens. You can also decorate your garden with artificial green bushes and add white pumpkins to compliment them. A carved teak bowl planter makes the perfect home for your fall green decor.
Seasonal bouquets
Although fall is the season of shedding leaves, it also produces a wide range of spectacular flowers. The fall flowers are orange and a rich shade of every color you can name. Benefit from the seasonal flowers of daisies, bidens, and sunflowers to create a fall bouquet for your lawn. You can traditionally decorate the flowers using vases, but we recommend using twined or woven baskets due to their artistic touch. If your overall arrangement is neutral or you don’t want to add color to the decor, you can choose flowers like verbena or floss flowers to go with the neutral theme. You can also create a bouquet of original and artificial flowers with streaks of acrylic paint for a customizable look.
Minimal vases
Unlike the spring season, fall doesn’t have much color to display in vases, but that shouldn’t stop you from utilizing your chic glass vases. Place some minimal glass vases on the sides of your porch steps or at the corners of your doorframe. Make sure they are not within reach when you’re walking to avoid mess. Add a dried branch to the vases and customize it. You can use pliers to trim the branches and even spray-paint them from your desired shade of brown or rustic. Try adding pebbles or hay leaves to the base of the vase for a fuller look.
Lanterns
Wooden lanterns might sound too vintage, but they make for excellent fall lawn decor that you can flaunt as your home decor for the rest of the year. You can find a variety of sizes of wooden lanterns, but the size range of one to one and a half feet is ideal as they’re not too big yet are visible. Wooden lanterns are an ideal fit for the rustic season of fall, but you can also choose a polished one to match your decor theme. Instead of adding candles or an oil burner to the lantern, fill it with other tiny fall decors such as pumpkins and walnut shells. Rustic leaves are also a convenient alternative for flowers. Place these lanterns near your door or at the corner of a tree. You can also hang a medium or small-sized lantern on a tree branch.
Galvanized planters
Finding authentically rusted fall decor isn’t hard; take galvanized planters, for example. They are the perfect way to decorate the lawn during fall, and the best part is that you don’t need any flowers or plants. Rustic galvanized planters work great on their own as lawn decor due to their size and build. Similarly, you can use olive baskets and place them in the corner of your lawn with other decorations. You can add hay in the planters or scatter leaves for better visuals. We also recommend adding wooden planks and a throw blanket to the planter with artificial fruit like cranberries. Try decorating with fairy lights at night for a more cozy effect.
Wooden urns
Decorate your lawn with wooden urns this fall season, as they are easy to style yet unique. The urn itself is an attractive decor piece regardless of the woodcraft on it, but you can evaluate it by adding a few elements, depending on your fall theme. If your theme is the classic orange pumpkin, choose a beige or peanut brown color and decorate it with a twine pumpkin. However, if the overall colors are dark, you can spray paint the wooden urn in a dark brown or mocha shade and style it with kale leaves and large orange pumpkins that sit on the top. You can add flowers or hay to the urns and place one on either side of your porch frame.
Dried flower terrarium
Since autumn is all about dried leaves and flowers, you can portray them on your lawn as fall decor. You can find a dried flower terrarium in the market, but they can be pretty expensive for lawn decorations. Luckily, making a dried flower terrarium is easy and requires just a few objects. A one-foot-high glass cloche, assorted dried flowers, herbs, and weeds are all you need to create an Instagram-worthy lawn decoration. On the base tray of the terrarium, place a sponge and tuck in the flowers. Spread the grass and herbs on it and cover the lid. Make sure you use taller flower stalks visible in the terrarium from far.
“Mumkins”
You can’t have enough pumpkins during fall, so try the “mumkin” decor. These are regular pumpkins carved out at the top to make a vase. You can use any pumpkin color, but orange is the most common color that pairs beautifully with chrysanthemum. You can even spray-paint the pumpkin after carving it or carve out a design on the front. You can simply trace the design and cut it or paint it to create a pattern on the “mumkin”. Make sure to execute this idea on medium to large-sized pumpkins as they are most suitable.
Fall topiaries
Adding fall-inspired topiaries to your lawn can enhance its look and is inexpensive. You can easily find pumpkin topiaries near the pumpkin patch or artificial ones at any ornament store. Making them at home is also not much of a task as you have to stack the pumpkins on top of each other from large to small. You can do the same with squash, although it is hard to stack them due to their round top. The best way to create a fall topiary is in a basket with dried grass between the pumpkins. Try adding fairy lights to the topiaries at night to highlight the pumpkin tower.
WRAP UP
Summing up, choosing lawn decoratives for the fall season is easier than you think, and pretty much all of it can be made at home. It is more than just pumpkins; you can experiment with almost anything. Investing in expensive garden decor is a waste of money when you have all the natural resources to do it yourself.
The most effective way to make your place look aesthetically appropriate for the season is by matching and planning each and everything. With the ideas mentioned in this blog, you can give your lawn the mandatory makeover it deserves during the dry weather of fall.