Overview

• LumpyStarr posted on Reddit after a landlord neighbour owning 17 properties questioned whether her wildflower front yard signified neglect or even that she had died.
• She has spent years converting her front lawn into a native-garden habitat—planting species such as sage, yarrow, monkey flower and coyote bush—while working full time and handling all maintenance alone.
• Reddit users praised the blooming wildflowers and offered practical tips, suggesting signage to explain the garden’s purpose, edging to define borders and irrigation upgrades.
• In her update, the homeowner thanked supporters and said she will install “Native Garden in Progress” signs, establish clear edging and improve watering systems.
• She remains committed to promoting biodiversity despite older neighbours’ lawn preferences and acknowledges her critic’s property-value concerns without plans to revert to turf.