Planning a Backyard Path: Gravel Paths (DIY) | Family Handyman
Install the stones on an inch or so of gravel, then set them with a whack from a rubber mallet. Brick: The brick border is a traditional style. Set the bricks upright at an angle or flat in the ground. Install them in a 2-in. sand bed, then surround them with the gravel and soil to lock them in place.