Let me preface this to say, I am not using this as a room divider but as a headboard, so I don't have the issues that other reviewers have had about it not being stable or the feet being uneven. The perfect size to use as a headboard in a rental so that when you move you don't have a ginormous piece of furniture to move. Folds completely to about6-7 inches. 
The grass is NOT tightly woven like a wicker but loose and soft. YES, it does have a grassy odor to it but I do not find it offensive and I hate perfumes and fragrances. There are braided grass ties to secure the panels, but if you find that you don't think it's secure enough, you can always use small zip ties. I would rec to a friend.