You need a sharp shovel, a sturdy rake, and a wheelbarrow. Don’t forget a tamper—that heavy plate on a stick that makes you feel like Thor. Honestly, tamping is the most satisfying part. You get to punish the ground into submission.
Fun fact: the first garden levelers used wooden sleds and sheer rage. You have power tools. Be grateful. And wear gloves—dirt loves to hide sharp rocks that gleefully attack your palms.
