Grinning Scarecrow
Submitted by: four_nichols
This is one of the most interesting scarecrows we've seen -- its pumpkin face and bright grin enlivens the corner of this garden .
Harvest Yard
Submitted by: judy.scalf
Grab your jacket -- it looks like a lovely day for an autumn hayride.
Fall Wreath
Submitted by: Angelslonging
An earthy wreath welcomes harvest, while black flowers and a miniature pumpkin dress it up for Halloween .
Standout Scarecrow
Submitted by: one800nayda
The scarecrow stands ready to keep annoying flying creatures out of this fall landscape.
Hay Bales & More
Submitted by: ErikaW31469
This yard displays the bounty of autumn with pretty mums, gourds, and hay bales.
Twin Wreaths
Submitted by: ejredder
A pair of wreaths offers a harvest welcome and dresses up double doors with the bounty of the season.
Mum's the Word
Submitted by: ErikaW31469
With miniature ghosts , spiderwebs, mums, and pumpkins, this yard accents the scary of Halloween in the splendor of autumn.
Pretty Pomanders
Submitted by: lmmc3
The autumn-hue pomander balls hanging from the porch ceiling look beautiful against the home's berry-red trim.
Exterior Swag
Submitted by: kelliekuberski
The rich fall colors of the swag really pop against the chocolate-brown front door.
Double-Duty Decor
Submitted by: whittens
Pops of color and hidden horrifying touches (such as a witch in the porch corner) ready this yard for both the fall season and for Halloween .
Pumpkins on Parade
Submitted by: thehurstbunch
Cartoonlike ghosts and jack-o'-lanterns offer a reprieve from the typical chilling decorations.
Skeleton Swagger
Submitted by: thehurstbunch
This cleverly staged skeleton appears to be crawling out of the grave right before your very eyes.
Graveyard March
Submitted by: thehurstbunch
With zombies crawling out of the ground and gangs of ghouls stalking the grounds, you definitely wouldn't want to be caught here after dark.
Terrifying Tree Hugger
Submitted by: thehurstbunch
This creepy creature is trying to blend in with the tree to catch you off guard.
Swatched in Spiderwebs
Submitted by: nana96789
A crowded graveyard, loads of sticky spiderwebs, and life-size ghouls all add up to one frightening scene.
Chilling Chef
Submitted by: nana96789
What a terrifying tableau: Tall, spooky witch; bubbling cauldron; and life-size casket. Do you think any trick-or-treaters actually made it to the front door?
Haunted Front Yard
Submitted by: Squintero
We love the Gothic look created with ornate, carved tombstones and lots of dark details.
Keeping a "Witchful" Eye
Submitted by: pjd15301
Trick-or-treaters might mistake this witch for the real thing, especially with the black cat keeping a watchful eye on the place.
Haunted Yards
Submitted by: rhaller
And we thought witches only rode on broomsticks. Maybe it's the Wicked Witch of the West out looking for Dorothy.
Groovy Graveyard
Submitted by: nana96789
Twilight shadows cast an eerie vibe over this graveyard display.
Stylish Cemetery
Submitted by: nana96789
This is a well-groomed cemetery -- no spiderwebs in sight -- and the purple rope lights give it fun flair.
Pirate Theme
Submitted by: milnerdr
The scary pirate theme is an unexpected alternative to the standard monsters and ghouls of Halloween .
Creative Gravestone
Submitted by: nana96789
Creative inscriptions are a tombstone must-have. We like the ingenuity here, especially: Robin D. Grave. We also dig the fake (we hope!) snake.
Tombstone Gathering
Submitted by: artzy38
Piles of beautiful fall leaves surround a grouping of fake tombstones. (Or are they real?)
Friendly Trio
Submitted by: jhnby770
This reader's friends look like they waited too long for the cows to come home. See the next slide for an overall view.
Frightening Yard Art
Submitted by: jhnby770
The rickety fence sets the stage for the haunting decorations in this yard.
Glow for It
Submitted by: sonosis2002
Everything -- from the windows to the front stairs -- is orange and glowing. Check out all those carved jack-o'-lanterns on the porch!
Cemetery Display
Submitted by: lionskitty
We found another great tombstone inscription: Noah More.
Enter If You Dare
Submitted by: tnunez1679301
Swirling gray paint makes the perfect backdrop for a Halloween caution sign.
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