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In Botany or Plant Biology

What is grass?

A herbacious plant with tiny stems that are only a few milimeters in height and long, slender leaves. It contains no branches like trees, shrubs and forbs do, and its growth p… (MORE)

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In Botany or Plant Biology

Why is there grass?

Grass exists because it has evolved to be able to thrive under wild grazing animals' grazing habits. However the true reason why grass exists is an ultimate evolutionary and b… (MORE)

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In Lawn Care

Is sea grass a grass?

In the sense that it looks like grass, is plant, has roots, has long elongated leafs with little to no stems growing out of the ground and can cover large area while being so … (MORE)

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In Lawn Care

Can you grow grass from grass clippings?

With the exception Bermuda grDuring the spring and summer months,grass clippings can occupy up to 50 percent of a yard's totalcuttings. Most homeowners quickly realize that th…eir bin orcomposting system can not handle the entire lawn. The followinginformation will help you better understand how to recycle grassclippings. The catchy word that describes the whole new movement to educatehomeowners about composting and recycling their grass clippings isgrasscycling. So, let's start there. GRACULÃ Forget rooted beliefs that grass clippings left on the lawn smotherthe grass underneath or cause straw. Grass clippings are reallygood for the lawn. From now on, do not put your lawn clippings onthe lawn: "grass cycle". The lawn bike is a simple and easy opportunity for every owner todo something good for the environment. Grasscycling is aresponsible environmental practice and an opportunity for allhomeowners to reduce their waste. And the best part is that ittakes less time and energy to bag and drag this grass on thesidewalk. Like the man in the photo on the left, he could even takehis lawn cuts for a bike ride on Sunday; Now, it's the recycling ofgrass taken to the extreme! Grasscycling, in short, is to leave grass clippings on the lawn oruse them as mulch. Grass clippings contain more than 80% water, sothey decompose quickly and naturally release nitrogen and othernutrients into the grass and soil, improving the quality of thegrass. Grass clippings add a mulch that saves water and promotesnatural soil aeration through earthworms. Benefits of grasscycling Without bagging or raking the lawn (Wow!) Plastic lawn bags do not end up in the dump 50% of your lawn's fertilizer needs are met, reducing time andmoney spent on fertilizer Less polluting: reduces the need for fertilizers, pesticides andherbicides This is not straw, making the lawn vigorous and sustainable It makes you feel good and all green! Yahoozy! lawnscape Not only does this help maintain your lawn, but it canalso reduce the cutting time by 50% because you do not have to pickit up later. Leaving clippings on the lawn also reduces the loss ofwater by evaporation and reduces the need for fertilization. To mowthe lawn properly, cut the grass when it is dry and always keep theblades of the lawn trimmer sharp. More tips to maximize the benefits of grass clippings on your lawn: Do not remove more than 1/3 of the blade surface at each cut. Mow when the lawn is dry. Use a sharp blade. A blunt mower blade crushes and pulls off thegrass plant, resulting in an irregular and tarnished appearance atthe end of the blade. Air your lawn In the spring, rent an aerator that removes thecarrots from the lawn. This opens the soil and allows more movementof water, fertilizer and air by increasing the decomposition rateof grass clippings and improving the growth of deep roots. Water carefully if necessary. During the driest period of summer,turf requires at least one inch of water every five to six days. Make sure to follow the correct lawn care program for your lawntype.ass, it will root if given enough moisture in the dirt. (MORE)

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In Health

How grass can grass die?

I'm guessing you mean how can grass die. Lack of water or nutrients is the main reason that grass dies.

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In Lawn Care

Does grass seeds grow from grass?

Grass seed is the reproductive method of most grasses, so grass produces seeds which when sown produce new plants.

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In Spiders

Do grass spiders eat grass?

no grass spiders do not eat grass. They get their name from living IN the grass NOT eating the grass.

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In Rodents

What kind of grasses are prairie grasses?

There are dozens of varieties of prairie grasses that vary in size, color and growing conditions. You can see one list at the related link.

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In Types of Grasses

Is sea grass really grass?

well, yes, but it is more like seaweed and lives in the ocean, sea, etc.

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In Cattle Diets and Nutrition

Is sudan-grass a type of grass?

Yes it is. It's a warm-season grass (or a C4 grass) that is best grown in warmer climates, and is commonly used in the South as a pasture/hay grass for livestock.