I need direction for a residential mower

I have a small lot 1/2 acre mostly flat but one section drops off to the road. Lots of things to go around and I hate trimming. I am too lazy for a mulching push mower so my wife bought me a 42" tractor type at the John Deere store. It scalps and leaves dirt spots where there are high spots in the yard. I see Zero turns, commercial walk behinds, stand ons and such, someone point me in the right direction, I Hate mowing right now.