The easiest natural stone pathway to build yourself uses gravel over the dirt. Make sure that you use very small gravel, no more than ⅜-inch diameter.

Paths Gravel is quick to install and inexpensive, making it DIY friendly. You can buy gravel and landscaping fabric at a home improvement store or landscape or garden supply center.

To help your path drain effectively and prevent the gravel from sinking down into the mud, you will first want to dig a small trench — about 4 inches deep. Then, lay an initial layer of crushed ...

WHEN it comes to garden walkways, gravel and decomposed granite are fine choices to lay underfoot, but sometimes gardeners want to follow a more creative path.