Herbert Armstrong is trapped in a stressful life, his home ruled over by his abrasive wife, his business controlled by a demanding business partner, and his lawn overrun with weeds. A casual afternoon of poisoning the dandelions makes him consider other possibilities.

After Herbert's wife suddenly passes away, his other problems still persist. He can't seem to keep the weeds out of his garden, and he is losing ground professionally. Having worked his way out of one tough situation, he again considers an easy way out of his problems.