Part 1 Shapely ideas: shapes and their effects; paths and edgings; alternatives to grass. Part 2 Greening up the land: site preparation; lawns from seed; lawns from turf; difficult areas. Part 3 Keeping up appearances: mowers and mowing; lawn edging and trimming; other regular tasks. Part 4 Weeding out intruders: frequent visitors ; controlling broad-leaved weeds; weed grasses; moss, algae, lichens. Part 5 Unwelcome visitors: pests and diseases. Part 6 New lease of life: the neglected lawn; repairs.