Backyard dream meaning is explained below using 6 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.

Interpretation 1 — Nancy Wagaman

A backyard, back porch, or back patio can represent: A similar casual setting in real life.

The idea of home, familiarity, casualness, relaxation, downtime, social interaction, or play.

The private part of your home life or family life (since a backyard is often hidden behind a house and not easily visible to outsiders).

See Lawn, House, Outdoors, Porch

Source: The Curious Dreamer’s Dream Dictionary • Author: Nancy Wagaman

Interpretation 2 — DreamForth

To dream about your backyard indicates recollections of your youth or subconscious.

The things in your backyard are those that you wish to remain buried in the past.

The neatness of your backyard indicates the balance in your own life. This dream also indicates hardship.

Source: Dream Symbols and Analysis • Author: DreamForth

Interpretation 3 — myjellybean

Dreaming of a green, grassy backyard is a forecast of personal happiness.

If the yard was messy, weedy or you felt scared, this means that there are hostile influences around you at the moment and you should avoid any changes for the time being.

Source: My Dream Interpretation • Author: myjellybean

Interpretation 4 — Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

1. Aspects of self, thoughts and emotions not usually re­vealed to others.

2. Childhood, nostalgia.

Source: New American Dream Dictionary • Author: Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

Interpretation 5 — Klaus Vollmar

Hidden place, secrets. Poverty and the unconscious.

Folklore: Engagement.

Source: Little Giant Encyclopedia • Author: Klaus Vollmar

Interpretation 6 — Vincent Wienand

See direction Metaphors chapter.

1. Also see Front Yard and Garden.

Source: Dream Dictionary The Biblical Model • Author: Vincent Wienand