My name is Britt. I am very new to gardening I know there are a few steps that needs to be done before I can even start growing anything in my backyard. So any tips and tricks will be appreciated. I want to work with my area not against it. My zone is 9a, have really bad erosion problem due to the creek that runs between property lines in a subdivision. I have a strange backyard layout. (Will post pictures if asked in order to help me or point me down the right direction)