crocuses under the lawn: old wisdom or new trend?

When I was a child, my grandmother would tuck crocus bulbs beneath the grass, telling me that spring always finds a way. Now, decades later, I kneel on my own patch of North American lawn, watching those same purple and yellow blooms push through the winter's last frost. But here’s the thing: my neighbors shake their heads. They say a perfect lawn should be green, uniform, and free of 'weeds.' They call my crocuses messy, out of place. Yet, I remember how those early flowers brought my family together, kneeling in the chilly mud, hands dirty but hearts warm. Today, some folks want pollinator-friendly yards, while others cling to the old, manicured look. The HOA sends warnings about 'unauthorized plantings.' But I wonder—are we losing something precious in our quest for order? Or are we finally waking up to the beauty of a wilder, more natural garden? As the seasons shift and climate changes bring unpredictable weather, these hardy crocuses remind me of resilience. Maybe it’s time we let our lawns tell a new story—one that honors both tradition and change. What do you think: should we protect the classic lawn, or let nature have its say? #springmemories #lawnconflict #nativeplants #Gardening