Halloween has always been part of the American tradition and you’d be a total doomsayer if you’d say you don’t give a damn about it. As a fun and participative parent and homeowner, you can take the weeks before the event to bond with your kids in decorating your lawn to make it as spooky as it can be. Remember that Halloween does not last for the rest of November. So make a plan in advance and execute it as soon as possible to have the decoration last for at least a week or more. Are you ready to throw your own spookfest? Here’s what needs to be done.
Decoration
Treat your lawn as a canvass. With all the green grasses spreading out to the fences, you can easily transform your lawn into a spooky cemetery. Trust us. A little resourcefulness and creativity could help you realize it.
Create tombstones using pieces of plywood you can cut and customize. Come up with names, dates and lines that you can use in labeling the surfaces. Experiment with shapes. Upon the stabilization of the tombstones to the soil, add some pile of dirt surrounding each of them for dimension. A pristine tombstone wouldn’t be that much convincing. It is recommendable that you keep the filth and dirt for a more realistic feel.
Lighting
Never underestimate the power of good lighting. This has been proven and tested by films that took advantage of having good cinematography. You don’t really have to purchase state-of-the-art lighting materials. All you need is learn the art of mixing colors and creating shadows. You can even use candles or bonfire as you like. With regards to artificial light, it is advisable that you do not overuse them. You don’t really need to fill the whole area with illumination exhibitions, do you? Just look for good spots and focus on them. Since you are decorating your lawn, you can surely position the lights in various angles and levels. Play with the lights! Suggested light colors are dark blue, dark violet and red.
Effects
The haunted lawn aura would not be complete without the effects. A mystifying and eerie mood can only be achieved by setting up a foggy atmosphere. But instead of spending cash for a fog machine rental, spend less by making your own. Nope. I’m not talking about black magic over here. I’m actually talking about making a homemade fog in which you can do mainly through the use of glycerin. This shall serve as your main ingredient for the foggy mix. Don’t worry. You can buy it to the nearest pharmacy in your town. Detailed steps on how you do it are provided online. Believe us when we say that the fog in your lawn will seal the deal for your own Halloween spookfest! Enjoy!