Giantbomb. I need your help. (What happens when grass rots?)

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#1  Edited By eric_buck

Here's the deal. I have this school project that I forgot about, it's due tomorrow. Normally this wouldn't be a problem, I would just stay up till 3 and do it, but this certain project is different. We had to let a pile of grass clippings sit for two weeks and then explain what happened to them... anyone know what happens to grass when it rots??

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#2  Edited By Muttinus_Rump

It goes all rotten.

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#3  Edited By Bruce
@Eric_Buck: 
 
Scientifically, it can't perform photosynthesis anymore so it pretty much dies. Now, as for what happens, I'm not exactly sure what dead or rotting grass looks like, but I'm going to assume that it won't stay a fresh green color.
 
Think of what happens to a vegetable if left out. Something like that.
 
(Next time, do ya homework on time homeslice)
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#4  Edited By Tiwi

it withers and dies

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#5  Edited By flaminghobo
@Eric_Buck: I'm pretty sure it turns brownish and dies?
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#6  Edited By eroticfishcake

...and then it decomposes.

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#7  Edited By eric_buck

I need detailed shit! Does it smell etc... lol, I know it's a long shot that anyone will know that specifically though...

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#8  Edited By Bruce
@Eric_Buck: 
 
Does rotting lettuce smell? YES, THINGS SMELL AS THEY DECOMPOSE!
 
Dude, seriously, google "Rotting Plants" and next time, get your work done in advance.
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#9  Edited By cinemandrew
@Eric_Buck said:
" I need detailed shit! Does it smell etc... lol, I know it's a long shot that anyone will know that specifically though... "
How hard would it have been to grab a handful of grass and set it down somewhere? Don't get picky when people are trying to help you out of a jam. I'd say, if you have a yard waste bin, go stick your head in that. That'd be the best way to find out.
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#10  Edited By rallier
@Eric_Buck: I can't believe that that was your actual homework. It turns into hay, just describe what hay looks and smells like.
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#11  Edited By super_machine

Dude, WTF? How hard is it to clump some grass into a pile and let it sit for two weeks? Its so easy the bacteria and oxygen does all the work for you... no offense, but if you cannot manage such a simple task, how do you expect to adapt to the real world out of school?

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#12  Edited By JokerClown88


 
 
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#13  Edited By Pie

Will people stop killing him for not doing it, the guy just forgot about it.

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#14  Edited By dbz1995

Where do you need to put the grass clippings?

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#15  Edited By JokerClown88
@Pie said:
"Will people stop killing him for not doing it, the guy just forgot about it. "

Absolutly not.  He did NOT complete the assignment and he should recieve the consequences for his actions which is a failing grade.  I'm sorry to sound harsh, but how can a person grow and learn from his mistakes if he is not punished in some way.  Its simple in this case.  Do your work.  Then you wont fail.  Stop slacking and you will succeed.  Slackers piss me off.
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#16  Edited By Computerplayer1

Watch a video of Speedtree. Crisis averted.

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#17  Edited By eric_buck

You guys.... I just forgot. I mean I get good grades and stuff lol you don't have to give me a speech about the consequences of my actions. Anyways thanks for the help guys! Gotta love the community here on Giantbomb!

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#18  Edited By oldschool

It will start decomposing from the bottom, as that is where the moisture will rest and if not moved, will stagnate, leading to odour.  If it is on bare soil or be accessible to insects, they will take up residence and start eating it, in particular, worms.  Worms will eat and convert it into compost matter over time.  The bottom of the pile will be kind of slimey and certainly a brown/grey colour. 
 
Hope I not too late and I hope that helps.  Good luck.