Update 5/2020
Since I dont have the traditional backyard like some of you, I wanted to share what I have going on in my desert landscape backyard. My son took some time to reposition my garden boxes that he built a few years ago and refilled them with fresh garden soil. Then he went shopping and bought me some tomato plants and a few perennials. I got them planted about 30 days ago and they are doing well, with the exception of losing a few. But anyone can put in these types of gardens to plant a few plants for some nutritious fresh vegetables for your family. 
I have one of my cats that loves to chomp on whatever he can find so he bought a small strip of sod for him to enjoy, not only too much but to lay down for a few minutes. Check out the scrolling banner on Garden By The Yard to see how the first garden boxes were created long before they became popular and called them “One Yard Gardens“!

There are lots of added benefits to growing your own vegetables, in comparison to buying them at the store. One main aspect is that without all of the pesticides used in a large market growing, and all of the transportation required to ship the vegetables to various destinations, the overall taste, and texture of the product is greatly improved. While growing your own vegetables can be a learning experience, and will involve taking time and effort to perfect the perfect crop, it also provides a wonderful sense of achievement, and you can cook with confidence knowing that you are using the best vegetables possible. If you are interested in growing your own vegetables, then here are a few basic tips to help you get started. 

Choose the best location

Of course, plants need a healthy balance of sun and water but bare in mind that many vegetables rely on having at least six hours of direct sunlight a day, and this is crucial to their growth. As well as this, you need to make sure the environment they are in won’t be prone to extreme forms of weather, such as flooding, as most vegetables will not survive in harsh conditions. The more nutrient-rich the soil is, the better the plants will grow; if you are growing vegetables in indoor planters, then you can make sure to buy the best soil for that type of plant. In an outdoor space, make sure you are using soil which doesn’t dry out too quickly.

Understand the ecosystem

Even in a small enclosed space, such as your garden, there is a complex ecosystem at work. If you want to provide the best environment possible for your vegetables to thrive in, then you will need to make sure that the environment is tailored towards their survival. In order to do that, you need to have a basic understanding of which organisms in your garden are beneficial to your plants, and which may be harmful.

For example, not every bug you see may be detrimental to your plants; bees and other small insects are often vital pollinators, and so you should avoid trying to kill them when possible unless they are severely damaging your crop. Common pests in the garden include aphids, snails, and slugs, so you will want to find methods to keep these away from your vegetables. Then there are pests such as mosquitoes which, while they are not damaging to your crop, may be a nuisance for you while you are tending to your garden; If so, you may want to look into Pest Control for Mosquitoes.

Provide regular care

You will need to monitor your plants, and make sure you are regularly carrying out maintenance tasks to keep them healthy, such as watering them regularly, especially during dry spouts. When planting, make sure to space your crops evenly, so that they aren’t forced to compete for sunlight and nutrients. You will also want to read up on the plants that you are going to be gardening, and make sure you know the best times of year to plant them, and when to harvest your crop.

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