Hi I am going to be digging up my lawn and leveling my garden ready for paving can anybody give me some tips on doing this, cheaply and easily if possible:)

How big is the area you are leveling?
For a smaller area, say 10' x 10', a four to six foot level on the side of a straight 2 x 4 should work fine. For a larger area, I would suggest using a transit and tape measure.

What does "garden ready for paving " mean?