Yard Troubles

So, this summer, my garden only grew about half the seeds I planted and of those only about half or less survived. I got some peas and beets out so far. I think I'll get some potatoes and maybe 1 or 2 tomatoes. I will get lots of pumpkins. But overall it didn't turn out that well. My mom and I figure I have really bad soil and that my garden was too big for me. I was easily overwhelmed. So, the next few weeks I will be downsizing my yard work. More grass and a lot less flower beds and garden. Maybe next summer it will be more manageable and I'll actually enjoy being outside! :) I cleared out two flower beds on Saturday and I'm still sore from the work... but it looks so much better! Now I only have like 8 more to go... *sigh*