I have found the backyard is a good site for casual nightly observing. I do have light pollution to contened with but it hasn't hindered my enjoyment. Nothing beats a dark sky however. Faint, hard to find objects, jump out at you. Your site should have a dark, clear view of most of the sky.
Apmospheric conditions are something to be contended with at any site.
Some Observing Tips Allow the telescope to cool down. This may take some time depending on the type of scope. Give your eyes time to dark adapt. As your eyes become used to the dark, fainter stars and objects become easier to see. This will take from 30 minutes to an hour.