First I weeded for I hope the last time.
Then added weed barrier and then rocks I purchased at my local rock and stone place. Took some 18 x 18 cement patio stones that I found dirt cheap on my favorite site VarageSale (check it out) and painted them random colors and put them down for a pop of color. I took some old pots I had and gave them a good spray painting to add more color pop! It took me and my son a couple weekends to do this but so worth the work!!