That fresh cut grass smell might be enjoyable for humans, but it isn’t pleasant for the grass. Find out what the smell really means, and take a peek into The Italian Job on today’s home improvement News Fix.
Did You Know?
That fresh cut grass smell that so many Americans love is the plant’s way to signal distress and summon beneficial insects to the rescue, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Research. The molecular signals from grass are very similar to what causes headaches and pain in humans.
And grass can stress out and turn brown if more than ? of the leaf blade is removed. There also are ideal summer mowing heights based on the type of grass, according to Sod Solutions.
- Bermuda Grass: 0.5 to 1.5 inches
- Bluegrass: 2.5 to 3.5 inches
- Fescue Summer: 2.5 to 3.5 inches
- St. Augustine: 2 to 4 inches
- Zoysia Grass (fine-bladed): 0.5 to 1.5 inches
- Zoysia Grass (coarse-bladed): 1 to 2 inches
We want to know: Does this research change the way you feel about that fresh cut grass smell?
DIY News
There’s a new BBC series spotlighting the renovation of a One Euro home in rural Sicily. Called ‘The Italian Job,’ hosts Alan Carr and Amanda Holden renovate the home and at the end of the season, it will be sold with profits donated to a charity.
