If you can scrape off all the topsoil/dirt, and bring in a gravel base and have it compacted professionally, then spread sand/pea gravel on top, you will get very few weeds.  What does grow can be spot treated with salt or vinegar.

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Kirsten and Shaku (IR + PPID) - 2019
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