Any cheap ideas for outdoor deck decor?

My mom's birthday is on the weekend and I was thinking that for part of her present I'd try to give the deck a little makeover. Right now there's not much of anything except an okay little table and matching chairs, some lawn chairs and ugly white plastic side tables. Anybody have any low-cost ideas on how to improve it a bit? Like some cheap plants or flowers (nothing very smelly b/c she could get allergic) or other accessories.... Did I mention the word "cheap" enough? LOL I'm broke at the moment. I plan to only spend about 20-25 dollars and hope to get a few things at the dollar store. What would make the biggest impact for the littlest cost?

Any cheap ideas for outdoor deck decor?
Looks like you are in for a little do it yourself project. Go to the fabric store and make her seat cushions for her chairs. You can do this for very cheap (under $5 or $10 depending on size). Make sure you get fabric from the scraps bins, they are discounted. Don't be afraid to mix and match colors and shades. Next, go to Home Depot (or your local nursery) and explain your financial pinch and see if they have any outdoor plants that are maybe slightly damaged or the only one left so they can give it to you at a discounted price. Same goes for a pot. They usually have something chipped that they can give you at a discount. Look around at garage sales too. You may find it is cheaper to go to the dollar store and get silk flowers. You should be able to get a few things put together with your remaining money. Now, for a finishing touch, clean everything on your mom's patio. Clean the furniture, and the patio itself. Make it look brand new. Top everything off with some glasses (her's of course) of nice lemonade (or her fav drink) on her newly refurbished patio for you and her to enjoy some quality time together which is the greatest gift of all.
Reply:to get the answer to this try watching curb appeal on HGTV it is on daily. even one episode should get your creative juices flowing. good luck with your project and it is a truly outstanding gift.