It was a time of great turmoil in the neighborhood. The Jones's had just moved in next door, and their lawn was an affront to all that was decent.
Their lawn was a gaudy display of lawn ornaments, a garish riot of color and kitsch. It was a challenge to the very fabric of our way of life.
The local chapter of the Lawn Preservation Society (LPS) sprang into action, determined to defend our neighborhood's aesthetic standards.
But the Jones's were not going down without a fight. They hired a team of expert lawn consultants to create an even more dazzling display of lawnery excess.
The war was on.
Read on to Chapter 2: The Lawn Preservation Society Takes a Stand