For decades, homeowners relegated their light displays to the end-of-year holidays. Not too long ago, families finally figured out that they didn’t want to wait until Thanksgiving to string up some lights. And they discovered that early October is a perfect time to play around with classy, spooky, or breathtaking Halloween outdoor lighting.
Before diving into the best Halloween lighting ideas on the market, let’s talk a little about safety. Unless you’re using lights that run on battery power, you’re going to be relying on electricity. And that means protecting yourself and your property.
Always make sure that you only use extension cords and other lighting-related equipment that’s meant for exposure to the elements. At the same time, get rid of cables or cords that are old, outdated, or frayed. If you’re new to your property, have an electrician stop by to examine any outdoor outlets you plan to use.
Taking just a few precautionary measures will ensure that you’re not compromising safety in your zeal to create phenomenal landscape lighting for Halloween.
First of all, it’s worth mentioning that you can always string up a simple line of white and orange lights if you’d like. There’s nothing wrong with going with what works, and they’ll still cast weirdly wonderful shadows at night. However, if you’re looking for Halloween lighting ideas that are a little more out-of-the-ordinary, try some of these bold and memorable strategies.
While orange is the go-to hue for Halloween, purple is cutting into its lead. Imagine the effect of glowing purple shrubbery surrounding the entrance to your house! Purple lighting sets off your home in a dramatic, fantastical way. You can feel free to use it on its own or with other complementary colored lights, such as rich yellow tones.
These days, you can find numerous Halloween-related decor options with lights that must be securely placed in the grass. Typically, the lights form the design, whether it’s a friendly ghost or a spiraled spider web. Take the time to be thorough when putting your decorations in the soil. The last thing you want is for a lighted piece to blow down the street thanks to a gust of wind.
Want to give visiting ghouls a real treat they won’t expect? Invest in some blow-up decorations for October. These could be anything from witches to Frankenstein’s monster. Just make sure you have a big enough yard to anchor the blown-up decorations successfully.
If you have some time on your hands or want to hire a landscaper to help you out, you could add lights not just to a few bushes, but to every tree on your property. Greens, purples, oranges, whites, and yellows will shine brightly and outline the barren tree limbs. You won’t be surprised to hear that this type of “electric forest” outdoor lighting really gets people in the seasonal spirit!
Perhaps Halloween is a time when you enjoy get-togethers or at least love owning the spotlight house on the block. This year, transform your property into a haunted oasis with lighted sculptures, hanging electric lanterns, moving electric-powered statues, and other shadow-producing ornaments.
Why wait until Turkey Day to add lights to your property? Go full-throttle in mid-fall with some Halloween landscape lighting that any ghost, zombie, or monster would appreciate.
Feel like your yard’s not quite ready for the Halloween light treatment? Want to clean it up first? Contact Shearer Patio & Landscape Services for fast and professional help.