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College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences Illinois Extension

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green grass is greener after a rainstorm

Why is my grass greener after a rain?

Have you ever noticed grass looking greener after a spring rain?  Hold that thought. As you look into how nature works, you see a lot of plant nutrient cycling taking place. Makes sense since the earth isn’t getting any deliveries from Mars. Nitrogen is an essential component of...
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College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences Illinois Extension

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