One thing I would add to the set up of these pools is the purchase of visquene (very thick black plastic) available at your local home improvement store. It's expensive, around $60, but kept ALL of the weeds and grass from growing through my liner.

I put it down right on top of the grass/weeds, laid the intex ground cover over it, and then the pool. This was all topped off with a nice layer of ornamental bark and about 10 stepping stones to form a pseudo-patio in front of the pool.

We also use a 4x4 post attached to a 4 leg base with large nails driven into it at various heights and intervals to hold our towels and pool accessories. Very handy.