Halloween isn’t just about pumpkins and spooky decorations — your landscape can play a big role in setting the eerie autumn mood! With the right plants, you can turn your yard into a festive fall display that’s both beautiful and a little bit boo-tiful. 👻🍂
🌼 1. Marigolds
These bright orange and yellow blooms bring a pop of seasonal color that pairs perfectly with pumpkins and hay bales. Their bold hues scream fall and make great border plants for walkways or porches.
🌾 2. Ornamental Grasses
Add height and drama to your display with fountain grass or purple millet. Their wispy textures sway in the autumn breeze and create a mysterious, haunted look at night.
🎃 3. Pumpkins & Gourds
Of course, no Halloween landscape is complete without pumpkins! Mix traditional orange pumpkins with ghostly white or striped varieties for extra flair. Stack them near entryways or flower beds for a harvest-ready look.
🖤 4. Black Mondo Grass
This dark, almost black plant adds instant gothic charm. Its rich color contrasts beautifully with orange flowers and glowing jack-o’-lanterns — perfect for a spooky touch that lasts beyond Halloween.
🌺 5. Chrysanthemums (Mums)
Mums are a fall favorite! With their dense blooms in orange, red, yellow, and burgundy, they’re the perfect filler for planters or garden beds. Choose rich autumn shades to make your décor pop.
🪴 6. Kale & Cabbage
Ornamental kale and cabbage bring unique texture and cool tones to your fall landscape. Their purples and greens mix beautifully with pumpkins and rustic decorations like cornstalks or hay bales.
💀 Pro Tip: Add lanterns, corn stalks, or skeleton props between your plants to complete your Halloween look. Mix in some orange lights or flickering candles to make it glow after dark!
Try these tips when decorating your landscape for Halloween! Kiefer Landscaping has the perfect fall colored plants to add to your theme!
