Give your outdoor space a makeover for autumn with these creative DIY fall yard decor ideas.

As the leaves begin to change and the air turns cooler, transform your yard into a cozy, autumnal retreat that reflects the season’s beauty. These yard ideas will turn your space into a harvest haven that will welcome your guests and neighbors.
From hay bale displays to DIY signs, there are plenty of DIY outdoor fall decorations for your yard to choose from. Most of these decorations utilize natural elements like cornstalks, hay bales, pumpkins, mums, and more to make them more affordable.
These DIY fall decor ideas will give you plenty of inspiration to suit your style and budget. From rustic pumpkin displays to farmhouse fall decor with galvanized planters, these ideas will transform your outdoor space into an autumn paradise.
These fall yard decorations will give your home some curb appeal on a budget. There are fall landscaping ideas, autumn yard ideas, DIY garden ideas, and more for inspiration. These DIY projects will give your home a cozy, welcoming look for the autumn season.
Looking for more outdoor decorating ideas for autumn? Check out these fall porch decor ideas, DIY fall wreath ideas, and fall front door decor ideas.
If you are looking to add a spooky touch to your DIY outdoor Halloween decor, be sure to take a look at these DIY Halloween yard decorations, too!
DIY Fall Yard Decor Ideas

DIY Wooden Pumpkin Yard Decorations from First Day of Home

Tipsy Pumpkins from Birds and Blooms

DIY Autumn Festival Sign from Lydi Out Loud

Yard Autumn Decorating Ideas from Town & Country Living

Autumn Outdoor Decorations from The Seasonal Home

DIY Rustic Wheelbarrow from Home Depot

Fall Landscaping from Better Homes and Gardens (via Pinterest)

DIY Scarecrow from 2 Little Hooligans

Yard Harvest Display from Hometalk

Country Farmhouse Decor from Rocky Hedge Farm

Outdoor Halloween Decorations from FamilyApp

Harvest Wheelbarrow Fall Yard Decor Idea (source unknown)

Fence Decorations from Creative Cain Cabin

Pumpkin Lining Autumn Flowers from Virginia Sweet Pea

Autumn Wheelbarrow Display from The Seasonal Home

Autumn Flower Beds from Tracy’s Trinkets and Treasures

Harvest Yard Display from Pinterest

Autumn Yard Decor with Cornstalks, Haybales and Mums (source unknown)

Scrap Wood Yard Sign from Simply Country Life

Decorated Mailbox (source unknown)

Hay Bale Fall Decor from Southernly Splendid

Hale Bay Display with Mums and Pumpkins from Pinterest

Harvest Decorations (source unknown)
FAQs
Start by choosing a color scheme that complements the warm hues of autumn, like oranges, yellows, reds, and browns. Utilize fallen leaves, hay bales, mums, and cornstalks for a natural touch. You can create DIY scarecrows and pumpkin displays, or even make wooden signs. For a cozy evening ambiance add some outdoor fairy lights or orange string lights. The key is to embrace the season’s bounty and your own creativity, making it uniquely yours.
The best fall decoration for outside depends on your style and budget, but an easy and popular choice is a pumpkin display. You can combine them with lanterns, hay bales, cornstalks, and mums to create a welcoming autumn yard without breaking the bank!
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Jennifer Smith says
Most of these ideas are just repeats of what you already have.