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Roger's Gardens Halloween Outdoor Decorations

Halloween Outdoor Decorating and Landscaping Ideas
Roger's Gardens Halloween Display Child Fountain

Black-stemmed Taro or Elephant's Ear likes to get its feet wet.

Photo by Lisa Hallett Taylor
The childlike sprite in this fountain takes on an air of mystery when surrounded by dark-stemmed aquatic plants and ornamental grasses. It's a natural inclination in the autumn and at Halloween to adorn your yard with chrysanthemums and gourds. For a change of pace, try plants that have deep purple or almost black-looking foliage. They add drama to your outdoor space, especially when grouped with lime green or chartreuse and orange.

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