Any suggestions to make this spot curb appealing?

I have found that plastic and weed blocking fabric break down quickly.

A few years ago I discovered an erosion control felt that is a little pricey up front but saves money and your back from redoing the yard or planter!

Here is the website:

http://www.jhbsupply.com/

Hope that helps

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This happen to me. We removed our bushes and put netting down and rocks on top of the weeds they came through. Start by putting hot water on the weeds, wait a day or two, they should be dead. Next soak the areas with the hose where the weeds are. Wait a day and pick the the weeds as close to the ground as possible, you'll get the root and all, no more weeds in those areas. You might have to do this several times to get it all. Good Luck!

Just put on 1 coat of a stain kill. We use "Gripper" by Glidden. It is better than Kilz or Zinzer. It can be found at a Glidden store & Home Depot & some smaller hardware stores. No need to sand nor condition, Gripper even adheres to any surface: varnish, Formica, glass, etc. as a gripping primer &/or stainkill. It can also be finish painted as soon as dry. Rule of thumb: only up to 2 coats of paint in a 24 hr period, interior or exterior.

http://www.garden-counselor-lawn-care.com/vinegar-weed-killer.html if you plan on keeping the stones.

Black tarp is working just fine. Weeds are spread by wind and wildlife. Boiling water or vinegar will kill what you have.

That went in the wrong place. All of a sudden Chrome went cattywankas and everything disappeared. Here's the real deal...

There are pretty ground covers.

i am not sure what you are using the area for..? Do you park in this area? Or do you want ideas for flowers and plants. If I knew I Could give you some ideas.

Kill off the weeds first and then put a layer of red stone gravel over top. This would show up nicely beside your grey colored home. Weeds can be kept at bay with a mix of vinegar, salt, dish liquid and water and spray on.