Quote Originally Posted by Grant H. View Post
Set flag stone steps or "paver pads" on a base of crushed granite, and then backfill and compact around the stepping stones with crushed granite.

It will stay put, can match the grade, and if compacted when placed will prevent the majority of weeds, even without weed fabric.
A variation of this using Breeze.

What size river rock? May not have to remove any soil if 4".

Watch grade for drainage, will last for years.

As mentioned, Breeze tracks when wet.

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