Abstract: An apparatus for securing a ground cover with respect to an area of ground; the ground cover having an edge substantially defining the area; includes: (a) a plurality of fixing structures; selected fixing structures being fixed at a first end in the ground generally outside the area; (b) a plurality of accessory structures; each respective accessory structure being attached with a respective fixing structure at a second end distal from the first end; (c) a plurality of engaging structures; selected engaging structures being engaged with the ground cover at a plurality of engagement loci distributed about the edge; and (d) a plurality of elastomeric connector structures coupling respective fixing structures with respective engaging structures. The accessory structures may include at least one of a storage compartment, a container receiving structure, a lighting unit, and an audio speaker unit configured for wireless coupling with a base unit.