If you are set on not using Concrete try some of these other options for paths walkways and picnic areas.
Lets Say Judith from Oakland ran out of money and had to scrap her plans for a new concrete walkway, then she found out about crushed granite and the job was done for less.
We do crushed granite surfaces, patios, walkways, pads.
Licensed landscape contractor installing decomposed granite, flagstone, pavers and other concrete alrternatives