8 DIY Halloween Yard Decorations

There is something undeniably magical about Halloween. The sudden chill in the air and the plethora of spooky decorations provide an imaginative backdrop for costumes and candy. If you can't wait to transform your front yard for the occasion, check out these eight creative Halloween yard decoration projects.

Whether you keep your front porch tastefully decorated with floral pumpkins and a scarecrow or you go all out and create a nightmarish scene of tombstones and sculptural ghosts, these Halloween yard decoration ideas will make your yard the must-see destination in the neighborhood!

It wouldn't be Halloween without ghosts, but a simple white sheet won't do. Make your yard extra spooky with these life-size sculptural ghosts built out of chicken wire. Hauntingly beautiful, these ghosts and ghouls do double duty: They scare the trick-or-treaters by night and serve as lawn sculptures by day.

Scarecrows are a great addition to any garden or vegetable patch, but they also make fantastic DIY outdoor Halloween decorations. You can dress him up to resemble a friendly farmer, like we do in this project, or get creative and make yours into a brain-hungry zombie!

If carving jack-o'-lanterns isn't really your thing, these concrete pumpkin planters make a great substitute. Simply pour concrete into a pumpkin candy bucket, prepare and set the mold, and let it dry. For a slightly ominous look, plant some dried or dead plants instead of living ones.

These realistic, three-dimensional cardboard tombstones transform your front yard into a cemetery for those claimed by the Grim Reaper. All you need are a few simple supplies and some creativity to help the "deceased" rest in peace through the holiday.

A cemetery wouldn't look like a cemetery if there wasn't a sinister-looking fence to separate the dead from the living. Make sure you contain all of your potential zombies with a rusty cemetery fence that requires only a few tools, some PVC pipes, and wood. Remember: The fence isn't there to keep you out; it's there to keep them in.

Having a witch as a decoration in your yard is almost a given. Why not add a touch of humor to your Halloween yard decorations with this witch hitting a tree? Dress her in a witch hat and don't forget the broom. Make her a cautionary tale: You can tell the kids she was texting while flying.

There is a shudder-inducing quality to spiders who build oversize webs. Tap into that fear with a simple spiderweb Halloween craft. Artfully knotted string and plenty of fake spiders will make this an easy project to complete in an afternoon, and it is sure to scare everyone all night long.

For a look that isn't quite so intimidating, these gorgeous pumpkins made from fresh flowers, raffia, and wooden sticks are a unique and colorful addition to your DIY Halloween decor.