Garden Design for Under $100

Even if your front or backyard is large, pick one area to work on, such as the base of the driveway. Plant a combination of annuals and perennials and use the remainder of your $100 budget for soil.

With your $100, consider hiring a professional to spend a couple of hours pruning and trimming, or to add to your maintenance efforts in the garden. Pruning can help create long-lasting, vibrant plants and add shape, color and definition to your garden. For an idea of when to prune, here's a month-by-month calendar by Walter Reeves, known as The Georgia Gardener.

Splurge on a ceramic planter to add an eye-catching element to your garden or front entryway, even if the plants aren't expensive. This one is filled with dahlias.

You can pack a punch by updating the often-ignored area around your mailbox. In addition to planting new flowers and spreading mulch, it's a spot for whimsical or other design, such as turning an old wheelbarrow into a planter.