What a light frost does to a porch pumpkin, when a hard freeze becomes a problem, and the easy ways to protect your display on cold nights.

Rain itself will not ruin a pumpkin, but standing water will. Here is how to keep your porch display dry and what to check after a wet week.

How early you can set out pumpkins in southwest Ohio and still have them looking good on Halloween, plus when to carve and what weather to watch.

A good pumpkin can last for weeks on your porch. Here is how to check the stem, the skin and the weight before you buy.

Everything you need for your first jack-o'-lantern: the right tools, how to carve safely with kids around, and a few easy designs to start with.

Why squirrels go after porch pumpkins, and the steps that actually help keep them away, from hot pepper sprays to simple cages.

A simple, step-by-step way to arrange pumpkins on your porch steps so the display looks full and balanced and everyone can still get to the door safely.

Not all pumpkins are the same. Here is a plain guide to the most common types you will see this fall, what each one is best for, and how to use them on your porch.

A porch display that looks full takes more pumpkins than most people expect. Here is a simple way to figure out how many you need, from a single front step to a wide staircase.

A carved pumpkin usually lasts about a week. Here is how to time your carving, and a few simple steps that help your jack-o'-lantern look its best on Halloween night.

A whole pumpkin can last two to three months on your porch, while a carved one usually lasts about a week. Here is what makes the difference and how to help yours last longer.