What to do with dirt around patio edge.
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Use burlap!
i would either use large river rocks to surround the pots or coloured stone chips around them. You could also place paving stones on the dirt in different colours/sizes/styles to add interest to your patio area. The river rock and paver options could be easily removed if you move
The only thing I can think of is some pavers or bricks. That would be a lot of work bringing them in and taking them up. I guess it would depend on how long you plan to stay there. Or just fill in with more plants and yard art and you won't notice the dirt.
Use heavy landscape fabric and make more plantings
Rocks would be a possible solution and it's still temporary.
Decorative sand, gravel and/or stone, (and you can always spray paint it to color it the way you want)
Pond pebbles or pond gravel would work. The pond pebbles are a little bigger than the pond gravel. Both can be found at Lowes, Home Depot, and Walmart
rocks- I have used lava rock and river rock and it looks great.
You could put down landscape fabric and them put down indoor/outdoor carpet runners to cover the soil. The landscape fabric will help keep the runners a little cleaner and keep down the weeds also. Easily put down and easy to take up and take it with you when you next move.
Pebbles or gravel
I would put down artificial grass. It would brighten the area, look pretty all the time, and be low maintenance. Just cut it into strips that fit into the space, and anchor it down with small garden spikes.
I would use the rubberized tree rings or a similar product. Cut to fit as necesary
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Rubberific-Brown-Recycled-Rubber-24-in-Tree-Ring/3773761?cm_mmc=SCE_PLA-_-LawnGarden-_-MulchAndStone-_-3773761:Rubberific&CAWELAID=&kpid=3773761&CAGPSPN=pla&store_code=1754&k_clickID=1d3c5062-71c3-4646-a632-96cab4f04476&gclid=CJbg7pWA3NQCFUiNfgodT_YH2A
I would edge with gravel stones or river rocks
i would use rubber mulch mats cut to fit
http://www.plowhearth.com/permanent-mulch-pathway.htm?aff=6443&CAWELAID=884082632&catargetid=530007710000088487&cadevice=t&gclid=CPrs6M-F3NQCFQSVfgodGeMA0g
the big box stores also sell tree rings in this type of material that may work with some cutting