"noone" wrote in
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Hello. Long post sorry. Well the background is I am a teenager almost
18 now you know the age . I know little of what I have read so far
since I know nothing about planting. Still I don't know much at all.
I have a little area in the back of my house, a yard. I want to
garden do something with that yard. It is a yard covered in grass in
weeds we just cut it when it gets high. So its not a nice grass lawn
but just a common grassy spot hehe. Regular crud. Problem is I don't
know where to start. I know I have to remove some grass I don't want
to remove the whole thing I would get in trouble with the folks. So I
have to start with a small section.

I absolutely know nothing of terms I have read example mulch, spading,
etc. I just want to see if maybe some nice people may help me get
started in a small project in my yard. My budget is really small lol.
Maybe some veggies
might be too tough. so there it is I do not know what to do and need
help.
AREA DESCRIPTION:
Its a small yard.
Seperated by a wooden fence but connected to the neighbors yard. Fence
runs above the dirt. So its like a big lawn that was constructed then
divided by a fence. But I have my share. Dont know if that matters.
Gets good sun out there. I am in South Florida. The dirt in the yard
is black.

If anyone can help a complete beginner I would really appreciate it
because I would like to grow something and feel proud about it.



To start on the cheap, buy a bag of topsoil (40lbs for $1) and a couple
of pots or just use any container with holes in the bottom. You might
want to mix in some sand or something for drainage. Grow something easy
like beans or peas. Have fun. Later, when you figure out what you are
doing, you can either grow more potted stuff (but this time use potting
mix that drains well) or tackle the small plot you have. Getting the soil
tested is probably a good idea, but personally I think you should enjoy
what you are doing first, learn from your mistakes, and if you want to be
serious later, you've have some fond memories to look back on.

If your bean and peas die on you, let that be a lesson, never take
gardening advice from someone named Salty Thumb.