Decorating With Pumpkins
Starting in September, a few pumpkins can add pizzazz to an outdoor patio dining set that still might be in use, especially for those who live in warmer climates. By October, Halloween-themed outdoor decorations -- like black cats, ravens, witches and spider webs -- can join the pumpkins for a more festive look.
How to Pick the Perfect Pumpkin
Look for pumpkins that are:
Starting in September, a few pumpkins can add pizzazz to an outdoor patio dining set that still might be in use, especially for those who live in warmer climates. By October, Halloween-themed outdoor decorations -- like black cats, ravens, witches and spider webs -- can join the pumpkins for a more festive look.
How to Pick the Perfect Pumpkin
Look for pumpkins that are:
- Bright orange (if they're supposed to be orange)
- Without cuts, bruises, or soft spots
- Firm to the touch
- Any shape you want -- sometimes the strangest-shaped pumpkins make the best jack-o-lanterns
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