Backyard Camping
You donโt need to fight over grass space at a camping ground if youโre backyard camping, you have everything you need at home! Plus, if you have grass, you have natures air mattress! The great thing about camping at home is if you forget anything, it is only a short walk back to the house to grab supplies โ with clean toilets and a shower also not far away!
What youโll need for a successful:
- Tent
- Blankets, sleeping bags
- Friends and family
- Torch or camp lighting
- Bug spray
- Wood for a campfire
- Food (donโt forget marshmallows!) and drinks
- Warm, layered clothing
- Pillows, cushions
- Air/camp beds (if your grass doesnโt quite fulfil the role of a mattress)
The 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 donโt have to constantly walk past any tricky ropes that may cause you to trip over in the dark. Once the tent is set up, deck out your sleeping quarters with your bed and blankets and put up a light so you arenโt struggling to find your way around once itโs 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 thereโs 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 barbeque or on the camp fire
- Play some games, maybe some cards or a board game
- Enjoy the peace and quiet you donโt normally get at campgrounds!
Donโt 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 and aerate if the increased traffic has caused some compaction to the soil beneath. Check out this article onย bringing your lawn back to lifeย for some more helpful tips.
