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Janet Baraclough .. ::

That would depend on what kind of soil it is, what aspect the slope
has,(south, west etc), whether the house is at the top or bottom of the
slope, facing the slope, whether there's a river/stream close by, who
will use the garden and what you want to do in it.

Janet


Don't know much about the soil.

I advise you to find out :-).

Slope is to the south-west.

Sunny for most of the day.

House will be most likely at the top of the slope.

Well, if the slope is wet at least the water is running away from the
house. If the slope continues above the plot, then remember the plot
will be collecting drained groundwater from above. If the area has low
rainfall this may be unimportant; if it's high rainfall, or downhill
from a river that floods, it could matter a lot. You need to look on
maps for local watercourses, and also ask about where the land drains
lie on the plot you might buy..

Of course there will be some fruit trees and beds for veggies.

Be very sure that you are able and willing to push/haul barrows and
mowers up and down the slope.

Janet