A good site makes half the work easy. Think in small steps rather than doing everything at once.
What to check
- Flooding and waterlogging: where water rises or stands in the monsoon — ask neighbours.
- Water source: tubewell, pond or rain — which is closest.
- Sun: keep the vegetable garden open and south-facing.
- Slope: a gentle fall drains water; avoid low corners for vegetables.
- Near the kitchen: gardens close to the house get more care.
Sketch your plot on paper: garden, compost, water tank and poultry house.