OT- New Toy. Sort of.

NDG

Very cool - looks satisfying.   

I have a Q . . . is there a way to "level" out a small lumpy yard?  Our total acres is just over .25 with grass and a few small trees.  In a perfect world, I would do something in the winter/fall and re-seed in the following spring . . . but not sure about my options?  

Our backyard and front yard is extremely lumpy, to the point that my lawn mower is starting to burn up and kill parts of my grass (goes into small ditch and sheers on way up out of ditch).  Also, running around with the dog (and kids in our future) is somewhat risky as the ankle breakers are everywhere. 

SGH

@NDG‌
Thank you for the kind words my friend.
Now to your question. First let me point out that I'm not a pro landscaper by and stretch of the imagination. That said others may can offer more than me. However I will gladly share my thoughts. On a plot that small the land leveler doesn't have "room" to really do its thing. If you have access to a tiller and a box blade they will serve you much better. Till the land up and then the box blade will easily level it as it's not having to cut compacted soil. And in loose or tilled soil the box blade does a great job. Once leveled off give it one more quick till to give it a good slick look. If you don't have access to a tiller and/or box blade, then I have no other useful info my friend. Again the land leveler just really wouldn't be real useful on a small plot. It works by dragging it around and it cuts or grades down high spots and deposits the cut dirt in low spots. You will be much better served with a box blade. A tiller and box blade would be even better. Sorry that I couldn't offer more my friend. But I do hope that this helps a little.

NDG

Thanks SGH, helpfull information.  I did a little research as well and found out that FALL / SPRING are the two best times for a project like this.  Now I gotta find a place that will rent me a box blade & tiller.  Thanks!