Spring’s arrival means you can finally get out in your yard, so why not take the opportunity to put up some outdoor Easter decorations? There is no law saying you can only decorate your yard during the holidays. This year, give your Easter egg hunt a fun backdrop with these ideas.

The Garden: Your garden can be so much more than a space for flowers and vegetables: It can be a focal point of your home and personality. You can get small garden statuaries for a reasonable price, and you are sure to find something in a bunny theme to give your garden an Easter feel. Placing colorful eggs among your flowers and hanging them from your trees can enhance the Easter theme. Adding a windsock, garden flag or spinner to your garden or lawn is an excellent way to catch the eye and brighten your space with springtime cheer.

The Entryway: When we think of wreaths, normally it brings Christmas to mind, but put a new spin on the old holiday standby with an Easter Egg Wreath. Pastel ribbons, flowers and eggs woven into a wreath make a wonderful celebration of the springtime season. Placing it on your door creates a bright focal point. If you prefer not to have a wreath, you can always place an Easter-themed wall sign on your door. The door decorations can be made with supplies from your local craft store or easily purchased from many local retailers.

Banners and Flags: If you have a place for a banner or a flag, you can carry the Easter theme with colorful, eye-catching flags that celebrate the spring season. Add some small chick sculptures parading across your front lawn, and you have transformed your fresh spring green grass with a splash of yellow that will lighten spirits. Put away your normal welcome mat, and invest in a seasonal doormat that is fun as well as functional. Add wind chimes to your outdoor decoration plan, and they will delight and stimulate the senses.

Bringing the joy of the springtime season to the outside of your home with some well-placed Easter decorations will give your home a festive look. After a long winter, these decorations will brighten the spirits of your family and neighbors.