Backyard Camping

You don’t need to fight over grass space at a camping ground if you’re backyard camping, you have everything you need at home! Plus, if you have grass, you have natures air mattress! Good thing with camping at home is if you forget anything, it is only a short walk away to grab forgotten supplies – with toilets and a shower also not far away!

Things you’ll need:

• Tent
• Blankets, sleeping bags
• Friends and family
• Torch or camp lighting
• Bug spray
• Wood for a campfire
• Food (don’t forget marshmallows!) and drinks
• Warm, layered clothing
• Pillows, cushions
• Air/camp beds (if your grass doesn’t quite fulfil the role of a mattress)

First thing you will want to do is choose a location for your tent. Make sure you clear the grass area of any debris or waste from your pets and keep an eye out for any insect pests like ants or spider holes.

You will need a nice flat area for the tent and room for a seating area out the front where you don’t have to constantly walk past any tricky ropes that may cause you to trip over. Once the tent is set up, deck out your sleeping quarters with your bed and blankets and put up a light so you aren’t struggling to find your way around once its dark. Setting up your camp site at home is half the fun, so create a space that is like a home away from home, remember there’s no limit on how much you can pack!

Things to do:

• Light a campfire to keep warm and roast marshmallows
• Tell camp stories
• Gaze at the stars
• Cook food on a bbq or on the camp fire
• Play some games, maybe some cards or a board game
• Enjoy the peace and quiet you don’t normally get at campgrounds!

Don’t forget to help your lawn recover after your camping adventure. Water your lawn if it is dry, rake the leaves to stand back up again and give your lawn an aerate if the increased traffic has caused some compaction to the soil beneath. Check out this article on bringing your lawn back to life for some more helpful tips.

For more backyard tips check out the Lawn Care page here.