There are few smells that capture the feeling of spring and summer quite like freshly cut grass. For many people, it brings back memories of warm weather, time spent outdoors and a freshly maintained garden. But have you ever wondered what causes that distinctive smell—and what it means for your lawn? What causes the smell of freshly cut grass? When grass is cut, the mower blades damage thousands of individual grass cells. In response, the grass releases a mixture of natural