The history and future of lawnmowers and grasscutters -- Choosing and buying lawnmowers and lawn-care equipment -- The lawncare calendar and using a mower -- Carburettor, fuel, lubricants and filters -- Cylinder lawnmowers -- Rotary lawnmowers -- The ride-on garden tractor -- The robot mower and future developments -- Servicing and maintenance -- Tools -- Engine overhaul -- general -- Engine overhaul -- specific -- Lawnmower racing -- the alternative motor sport -- App. 1. Fault finding -- App. 2. Exploded views of popular lawnmowers -- App. 3. Glossary -- App. 4. Useful contacts and suppliers -- App. 5. Publications.