The first thing to do is to dig the footings. They should be about a 1/2 block deep but for this little wall system we built we only needed to have the first course of block just below the cement pad. 
Next you want to put your base down of 57 stone about 3 - 4 inches thick. This will establish a good base to build the wall on. You will lay your first course starting with the first block and leveling it side to side and front to back. Each stone is then set for the first course the same way. The first course is the hardest as you need to level each stone and maintain the height of the wall to be even with the preceding block
As you build the first course you will want to fill in the holes of the blocks and the gaps of the blocks with the gravel which will help to stabalize the wall. This wall was only one course tall so the very next course was the capstones.
To put the finishing touches on you will use liquid nails to secure the capstones and grade up to your wall to finish it off. A little pinestraw and we are complete. Hope this helps out with any questions you might have had. Should you still have questions please visit our website and give us a call or an email and we will be glad to assist you. Build Well
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