Some interesting facts about grass:
1. About 1,400 species of grass exist in the United States. 2. Grasses make up about 26% of the plant life on earth. 3. By weight, turfgrass is 75-80% water. 4. A healthy lawn can increase a home's value by up to 20%. 5. Grass covered lawns help prevent erosion by keeping soil in place with their root systems. 6. Grass lawns improve air quality by producing oxygen and trapping airborne dust particles and other contaminants. 7. Home landscapes that include grass lawns, trees and shrubs can reduce the air temperature surrounding the home by up to 14°F. 8. Giant bamboo, which can grow up to 151 feet tall, is the largest variety of grass
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