If you’re looking for the cheapest way to make a garden path, it’s certainly not with garden stones. Instead, use mulch and gravel to lay out the path for your garden. While it won’t have the elevated aesthetic appeal, these kinds of paths give off a more natural look that many owners love in their garden. Just keep in mind that mulch and gravel paths do typically require a little routine maintenance to keep weeds at bay, but if you stay on top of things then it’s not going to be too much work for you!