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Slope or flat?
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I have to choose between two properties, one on a slope and a flat one just down the slope. The slope is quite gentle, about 1 to 10 or about 6 degrees if my math is correct. The size of the properties is about 30 000 sq ft. I have never lived on a slope, therefore don't know what is good or bad in it. I guess there is more trouble with the slopy one, but is it worth it? Which property would you choose other things (size, cost etc) being equal? |
Slope or flat?
Subject: Slope or flat?
From: (Margus) Date: 28/02/2004 21:29 GMT Standard Time Message-id: Hello, I have to choose between two properties, one on a slope and a flat one just down the slope. The slope is quite gentle, about 1 to 10 or about 6 degrees if my math is correct. The size of the properties is about 30 000 sq ft. I have never lived on a slope, therefore don't know what is good or bad in it. I guess there is more trouble with the slopy one, but is it worth it? Which property would you choose other things (size, cost etc) being equal? Not to be flippant (for a change I know), but what's the view like? If the higher up one has a good view then take it, plus there is less chance of flooding up slope. From a purely gardening pov, a slope makes cutting the lawn a pain even if it is a gentle one. So probably no lawn, a slope generally means good drainage so less chance of water logging and you can plant plants which prefer dry feet. I'm sure there is more. -- Rhiannon http://www.livejournal.com/users/rhiannon_s/ "The trick is to commit crimes so confusing that police feel too stupid to even write a crime report about them." Aubrey on remaining at liberty www.somethingpositive.net |
Slope or flat?
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Slope or flat?
Subject: Slope or flat?
From: (Margus) Date: 28/02/2004 21:29 GMT Standard Time Message-id: Hello, I have to choose between two properties, one on a slope and a flat one just down the slope. The slope is quite gentle, about 1 to 10 or about 6 degrees if my math is correct. The size of the properties is about 30 000 sq ft. I have never lived on a slope, therefore don't know what is good or bad in it. I guess there is more trouble with the slopy one, but is it worth it? Which property would you choose other things (size, cost etc) being equal? Not to be flippant (for a change I know), but what's the view like? If the higher up one has a good view then take it, plus there is less chance of flooding up slope. From a purely gardening pov, a slope makes cutting the lawn a pain even if it is a gentle one. So probably no lawn, a slope generally means good drainage so less chance of water logging and you can plant plants which prefer dry feet. I'm sure there is more. -- Rhiannon http://www.livejournal.com/users/rhiannon_s/ "The trick is to commit crimes so confusing that police feel too stupid to even write a crime report about them." Aubrey on remaining at liberty www.somethingpositive.net |
Slope or flat?
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Slope or flat?
Subject: Slope or flat?
From: (Margus) Date: 28/02/2004 21:29 GMT Standard Time Message-id: Hello, I have to choose between two properties, one on a slope and a flat one just down the slope. The slope is quite gentle, about 1 to 10 or about 6 degrees if my math is correct. The size of the properties is about 30 000 sq ft. I have never lived on a slope, therefore don't know what is good or bad in it. I guess there is more trouble with the slopy one, but is it worth it? Which property would you choose other things (size, cost etc) being equal? Not to be flippant (for a change I know), but what's the view like? If the higher up one has a good view then take it, plus there is less chance of flooding up slope. From a purely gardening pov, a slope makes cutting the lawn a pain even if it is a gentle one. So probably no lawn, a slope generally means good drainage so less chance of water logging and you can plant plants which prefer dry feet. I'm sure there is more. -- Rhiannon http://www.livejournal.com/users/rhiannon_s/ "The trick is to commit crimes so confusing that police feel too stupid to even write a crime report about them." Aubrey on remaining at liberty www.somethingpositive.net |
Slope or flat?
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Slope or flat?
"Margus" wrote in message om... Hello, I have to choose between two properties, one on a slope and a flat one just down the slope. The slope is quite gentle, about 1 to 10 or about 6 degrees if my math is correct. The size of the properties is about 30 000 sq ft. I have never lived on a slope, therefore don't know what is good or bad in it. I guess there is more trouble with the slopy one, but is it worth it? Which property would you choose other things (size, cost etc) being equal? Depends whether you want to landscape it or not. A slope offers more opportunities but will be more expensive. See also: http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/desig...pages/26.shtml http://www4.ukstyle.tv/Gardens/Index...cs=486&cs=1663 HTH Jenny |
Slope or flat?
"Margus" wrote in message
om... Hello, I have to choose between two properties, one on a slope and a flat one just down the slope. The slope is quite gentle, about 1 to 10 or about 6 degrees if my math is correct. The size of the properties is about 30 000 sq ft. I have never lived on a slope, therefore don't know what is good or bad in it. I guess there is more trouble with the slopy one, but is it worth it? Which property would you choose other things (size, cost etc) being equal? Is the slope south facing or not? A south facing slope will get more sun per square metre of ground and a north-facing slope will get less so you could expect your plants to grow better on a south-facing slope. -- Martin & Anna Sykes ( Remove x's when replying ) http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~sykesm |
Slope or flat?
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Slope or flat?
"Margus" wrote in message om... Hello, I have to choose between two properties, one on a slope and a flat one just down the slope. The slope is quite gentle, about 1 to 10 or about 6 degrees if my math is correct. The size of the properties is about 30 000 sq ft. I have never lived on a slope, therefore don't know what is good or bad in it. I guess there is more trouble with the slopy one, but is it worth it? Which property would you choose other things (size, cost etc) being equal? We are on a slope - chose the plot because of it. It has allowed us to have three terraces and a long sloping lawn with a pond complex at the bottom. The summerhouse and greenhouses live at the bottom too, giving a gorgeous view up the garden towards the house. This view looks brill with all the plants stacking up as you contemplate the slope. |
Slope or flat?
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. Slope is to the south-west. House will be most likely at the top of the slope. Of course there will be some fruit trees and beds for veggies. Margus |
Slope or flat?
"Margus" wrote in message om... Hello, I have to choose between two properties, one on a slope and a flat one just down the slope. The slope is quite gentle, about 1 to 10 or about 6 degrees if my math is correct. The size of the properties is about 30 000 sq ft. I have never lived on a slope, therefore don't know what is good or bad in it. I guess there is more trouble with the slopy one, but is it worth it? Which property would you choose other things (size, cost etc) being equal? We are on a slope - chose the plot because of it. It has allowed us to have three terraces and a long sloping lawn with a pond complex at the bottom. The summerhouse and greenhouses live at the bottom too, giving a gorgeous view up the garden towards the house. This view looks brill with all the plants stacking up as you contemplate the slope. |
Slope or flat?
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. Slope is to the south-west. House will be most likely at the top of the slope. Of course there will be some fruit trees and beds for veggies. Margus |
Slope or flat?
Margus29/2/04 7:29
emon (Rhiannon S) wrote in message ... Not to be flippant (for a change I know), but what's the view like? If the higher up one has a good view then take it, plus there is less chance of flooding up slope. I guess there won't be much view from the ground, because of the houses that will be built around. The view might be OK from the second floor though, because the house on the slope will get 10-15 feet height advantage. For me the potential view is also the main reason why I'm even considering the slope. Plus there is a hope that we could create more interesting garden on the slope. I'd definitely go for the one with the slope and if the view is good, consider having an 'upside down' living arrangement in the house. -- Sacha (remove the weeds to email me) |
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