Fall is the perfect time to do a little garden reset — clean up what needs cleaning, organize the things you've been ignoring all summer, make notes about what worked (and what absolutely did NOT), and do a little planning for spring.

The leaves are falling, pumpkins are on porches, and ghosts and goblins are making their yearly debut. That can only mean one thing: Thanksgiving will be here before we know it.

A spooky yard works best when it is planned before the fake cobwebs come out. The best Halloween displays do not start with props. They start with a clean lawn, safe walkways, good lighting, and a few smart pieces that can handle October weather.