- And no, it’s not about the grass you smoke.
Have you ever seen grass grow? Watching may be boring, but these are some fun facts about good old grass.
Did you know that grass can make alcohol? It sounds weird but it’s true. Lots of
popular drinks are manufactured using grains from different types of grass.
The United States has 1,400 species of grass.
A healthy lawn can get a seller up to 20% more value for their house.
Giant bamboo is the largest variety of grass and can grow up to 15 feet tall. Did you know that giant bamboo was the same as good old grass?
Grass helps protect lawns, prairies, and hillsides by preventing erosion by keeping the soil in place with their root systems.
Turfgrass is 75-80% of water, by weight. 
Grasses make up around 26% of the plant life on the Earth.
All continents have varieties of grass, even the polar regions.
Grass lawns help air quality, producing oxygen and trapping airborne dust particles and other contaminants.
A 2,500 square foot lawn produces enough oxygen for a family of four. This is a great statistic about good old grass.
Home landscapes with grass lawns, trees and shrubs help reduce air temperature surrounding the house by up to 14°F.
Grass dominates in both temperate and tropical areas of land.
There are 10,000 types of grass but still only make up a small percentage of all the plant species in the world. 
Grass is old. Scientists have found one species of Mediterranean Sea that dates back to 200,000 years ago.
Good old grass is one of the oldest living organisms that humans have ever discovered.
Grass is found in food and drinks that we consume, like beer, whiskey, and bread. Usually these are wheatgrass and barley grass, so not the same stuff as your lawn.
Grass is used for construction materials and as thatch for roofs throughout the world.
Fiber from many types of grass is used in making paper. 
Grass is green from chlorophyll, the same chemical found in most plants. Chlorophyll is a bright pigment that absorbs blue and red light but reflects green light, making that beautiful color you see in your lawn.
Grass has evolved to grow at their base, instead of their tips, to protect themselves. Most plants don’t do this.
Grass is essential to many sports such as golf, tennis, and cricket. 
Centre Court at Wimbledon in England and is considered to be the most expensive lawn in the world. It’s composed of perennial ryegrass.
A typical lawn has about six grass plants per square inch. This means that the average lawn could have millions of grass plants. That’s crazy for just one lawn and a fun good old grass fact.
Grass takes in carbon dioxide and releases oxygen, detoxifying the air and making the air easier to breathe.
Glastonbury Farms is home to one of the most famous music festivals, but their main priority lies outside of hosting music festivals. They have over 1,100 acres of farmland that produces grass for the best quality silage while being fit for a few thousand people walking over it.
Glastonbury Farm now uses a 50:50 mix of old variety fescues and perennial ryegrass.
Lawn stripes aren’t caused by cutting your lawn or using a variety of different types of grass. The light reflects the blades of grass due to them being cut in different directions. Mow your grass in a left/right or up/down way, for the most contrast in your stripes.
What do you think of these good old grass facts? Do you want to see more articles like this?
For more on the Earth’s plant, check out Fun Plant Facts For This Spring Season.
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