I live on a hill lucky I guess. My dirt is a sandy loam mix dries out quick in spring but holds moisture as long as you don't over work it. Everybody else's around here is like mud. People driving by breaking there necks. My garden is 10' off the road cause that's the best dirt of the 40. Had 7 people call today for me to come do there's after they seen mine cut up. I'm always the first one makes the ol' timers itchy.