Coring your Lawn
Groundsman Corer – Great for Residential and the larger blocks around Hervey Bay. This is an elliptical corer, penetrating up to 130mm deep. Hollow or Solid tines depending on the soil.
The Benefits of Coring
Do I need to core?
Coring and aerating your lawn helps your grass breathe and helps to prevent further compaction and related fungal diseases. A heavily compacted lawn prevents water absorption and entices weeds to take hold. Compaction can be caused by high foot traffic, vehicles, pets, mowing or water pooling for extended periods after rain. Not all soil types benefit from coring and most lawns do not need it done yearly. To save a few dollars – test for compaction yourself. Push a 6 inch probe or screwdriver into the suspected area. You should be able to easily push it all the way down.
What is coring?
Aerating a lawn perforates the soil with small holes and allows air, water and nutrients to get directly to the grass roots. It opens up the lawn and soil and allows it to breathe and thrive. There are different methods to aerate lawns and different lawns need different methods. Do you have sandy soil like at Burrum Heads with thatchy grass? You may need aerating. Or do you have clay like at River Heads, soil that traps water and restricts root growth? Do you need solid tines or do you need hollow tines? And do you need an application of fertiliser afterwards to restart your lawn?
Contact Hydro Lawn Solutions regarding our many aeration services
Price Guide:
Although prices vary, the coring of an average size lawn in Hervey Bay will start from $240.
Deep pentrating corer – not the normal roller-style often used residentially. As used on parks and golf courses for best results.
Interchangeable hollow and solid tines.
