One great idea is to create a more upscale station for outdoor trash cans by using simple paver stones ... Something like ...

From stone to concrete, brick, or even tile, pavers blend form and function in any outdoor living space ... In a yard dominated by grass and trees, carve out a small, paved area for lounging or dining ...

Patio pavers—squares or rectangles of cured concrete—replace the slow and cumbersome step of pouring wet concrete into wooden forms. You just need to lay small, manageable concrete pavers on ...