So I need to do something around the pool area and backyard this year, between the two dogs and kids it is useless to try and keep the grass growing. The pool is one of those above ground walmart special deals, the spot doubles as the fire pit area for the off season. So the area around the pool tends to be dirt, between the pool and house is around 20' and there's two small sheds against the house so hi traffic area with little grass. Then there's to two dog paths to either side gate, and the path out to the garden in back that get worn down to dirt also. So I'm thinking about solutions and asking for ideas, as always money is a consideration. I do have access to around 500 brick shaped pavers, but that seems like a ton of work, other than that I'm considering trim and shredded bark. So thoughts gang? Thanks.