Manicured lawn

I have managed to keep my lawn intact despite the hot, dry weather we have had over the last few months.
In September and October there has been only 18 mm of rain which is barely enough to keep the lawn alive.
It was necessary to mow it today although it wasn't really needed except that there were a number of burnt leaves from the bush fires from last week.
We live over 50Kms from the site of the fires but the ferocious winds blew smoke and leaves right into the heart of Sydney.
I hope we don't experience another day like that.