What steps can we take to conserve water?

The most effective approach is to provide the best possible environment for the grass to grow and survive when water resources are low and restricted. This can be achieved by:

Increase your mowing height – this helps to reduce water consumption and encourages deeper rooting by the grass.
Reduce your mowing frequency – this helps to reduce stress on the grass and helps to reduce compaction.
Return grass clippings (i.e. do not collect clippings) where possible – this returns both nutrients and water to the turf and also provides a bit of mulch to reduce soil evaporation.

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