Public amenity grass in a heatwave: what changes when a UKHSA heat alert is in force
When a UKHSA heat alert is in force, amenity grass priorities shift. Safety comes first, appearance last, and established turf rarely needs water.
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When a UKHSA heat alert is in force, amenity grass priorities shift. Safety comes first, appearance last, and established turf rarely needs water.
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