khevlan writes:

Hi all

I'm trying to level a section of garden to put down a patio. I have read
guides on the internet about how to do this but do not comprehend the
information well (I'm a real gardening beginner).

My understanding is that I need a "master peg," a spirit level and level
planks but am not sure exactly what to do with them.

What you want is a string line and string line level.

Mine is orange string wrapped around a plastic handle with
a rotating reel.

Here's what the string line level looks like:

http://www.ironworkergear.com/stanle...linelevel.aspx

It will work on any string but get the string made for the job,
it's worth it.