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With the rise of suburbia in post World War II America, the perfectly mowed, crisp green lawn became a potent symbol of the American dream.
A dip into home and land ownership, social cues and maintaining civil order - by the mid 20th century, America had grown its own image of the lawn, one of widespread home ownership, egalitarian ideals, technological advancements in mowing, golf courses and the saga of race.
A compilation of lawncare forums found online, and found footage of advice videos, and abstractions of the American lawn, Lawncare attempts to depict the overwhelming nature to maintain a pristine upper class symbol.