After my stepdad left, the house felt lighter. I finally had space to breathe—and to dig. First thing I did was clear out the junk he piled up in the yard. That alone made everything look better. I started small, planting tomatoes and basil in old buckets I found. Turns out, you don’t need fancy stuff to get started. Just good dirt and some sunlight. Watering every morning became my new ritual. It’s wild how fast things grow when you pay attention. I even made a little compost pile from kitchen scraps. Now, my backyard is full of green, and picking fresh veggies for dinner feels amazing. If you’re thinking about starting a garden, just use what you have and don’t stress about making it perfect. The best part is watching things come to life. #gardeningtips #backyardmakeover #freshstart #Gardening