The Prophet (ﷺ) used to get a Harba planted in front of him (as a Sutra) and pray behind it.
Sahih al-Bukhari Book 8, Hadith 145
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Sahih al-Bukhari Book 8, Hadith 144 Next Hadith → that he had heard his father saying, "Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) came to us at midday and water was brought for his ablution. He performed ablution and led us in Zuhr and `Asr prayers with a short stpear (or stick) planted in front of him (as a Sutra), while women and donkeys were passing beyond it."

Sahih al-Bukhari Book 8, Hadith 146