What would you recommend doesnt have to be fancy or anything
I would get a KVLUK user khukuri from Himilayan Imports they run about $65 with no sheath, and they come up on the DOTDs quite often. The make great field/yard knives, backed by the same incredible warranty as all their knives, sharp, and well balanced for yard work. The come in a variety of lengths, and weights.
A KVLUK is a traditional khukuri used by the Nepalenese people in their villages. Check them out, ask about info, ask for a photo, at the Himalayan Imports forum, here on BF, and you will find a lot of help from the members there, it is a fantastic forum, and the members are all friendly, and extremely helpful and knowledgable.
Many members there like to use the lighter blades for light yard work, such as an 18" - 25" Sirupate, Kobra, or Gelbu Special, for heavier chopping yardwork, the would probably suggest a 15" - 18" Ang Khola, Chiruwa Ang Khola (warranted for use as a crowbar), ASTK, M43, British Army Service, Bonecutter, or WWII.