A Bewitching October
The weather can be unpredictable in October. Not only will you see the leaves on the trees change color, but rose buds are still blossoming. Take advantage of the warmer weather by planting bulbs like crocuses, hyacinths, and tulips before the first frost. Stock up on paper bags for leaf cleanup and resist the urge to sweep away acorns from your backyard. The squirrels need to eat too.
October is also the month to bring out the skeleton decorations and ghost signs from the attic. To make your home festive for Halloween, scatter pumpkins, skeleton heads, spiders, and magic potion bottles around the house. Keep in mind that you don’t have to spend a lot of money to decorate. You can find cute indoor/outdoor Halloween decorations at the dollar store.
Another option is to incorporate items that can be found in your garden and add them to your home decor. For instance, cut a few branches and place them inside a large vase. On black construction paper, stencil and cut out a few raven or bat designs and paste them on the branches. 
Another easy project is to collect pine cones from the yard and spray paint them black and add glitter. Place the pine cones inside a large bowl to use as a centerpiece for your dining or coffee table.
Whether you buy or make your own Halloween decorations, the important thing is to have fun. Take advantage of sunny, warm days and go on a hayride or pumpkin picking. Prep your garden beds by removing annual flowers and plant bulbs for springtime. Drink warm cider on chilly nights and curl up on the couch with some popcorn and watch a spooky thriller.
Happy Halloween!!!
