I put down some wood chips for ground cover. I like the look too..

[codfisherman]

6. Works good

Most of my half acre lot is garden. The main garden in back is about 3500 sq ft. Years ago I started covering the walkways in hardwood chip. I have an unlimited free supply, but I have to load and haul. Except for deep rooted dandelions (which I like and use) my weeding has been reduced hyperdramatically. The chip cover also keeps the underlying soil cooler and moister, helping out in the neighboring beds. It does harbor slugs, but a billion beneficial insects too.