Lawn aeration and lawn coring
Lawn aeration and lawn coring from North Brisbane and Moreton Bay to the Sunshine Coast, to open up compacted soil so water, air and nutrients can reach the roots.
We offer two kinds of lawn aeration. Core aeration lifts a plug of soil out of the ground so amendments can get into it. Spike tines make holes without lifting soil out, for when you do not want the surface disturbed much.
We run a cam-driven aerator, not the drum type you get from a hire shop.
What compaction does to a lawn
The Queensland Government describes compacted soil as having lost the air spaces that water, gases and plant roots move through, so less rain and irrigation water gets in. Lawn Solutions Australia adds that compaction limits how much water and nutrient reach a lawn's roots.
What lawn coring does
Core aeration takes a plug of soil out of the lawn. Lawn Solutions Australia explains that this makes more space in the soil for the lawn to breathe and take up nutrients, and makes the soil more permeable.
With the plugs out, amendments can get down into the soil instead of sitting on top.
Coring tines or spike tines
Solid spike tines push holes into the lawn without removing any soil. Lawn Solutions Australia recommends core aeration instead when the ground is particularly hard and compacted.
We carry both. Coring suits soil that needs opening up, and spike tines suit a lawn where you want the surface left mostly undisturbed.
When to aerate
A University of Queensland turf expert names the warmer months as the right time to aerate, because it lets the soil breathe and encourages deeper grass roots. Lawn Solutions Australia says spring and summer are the usual times, while grass is actively growing and can grow back over the holes quickly.
After coring
Lawn Solutions Australia suggests top dressing with washed river sand once the lawn has been cored. The sand fills the holes, and its open, free-draining structure lets air and water keep moving through.
How a lawn aeration quote is worked out
Lawn coring is quoted on the site conditions, including whether it is one big area or a lot of small ones. The total area counts, but it is only part of the price, so every lawn gets its own assessed quote.
Send one to five photos through the quote form, with the suburb and how wide the access is. You get a same-day response.
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Lawn Aeration FAQs
What is lawn aeration?
Lawn aeration relieves compacted soil, either by punching holes into it or by pulling cores of soil out with a tine aerator. Core aeration, or lawn coring, removes a plug of soil so amendments can get into the ground. Spike tines push holes in without lifting soil out, so the surface is not disturbed as much. We use a cam-driven aerator, not the drum type you get from a hire shop, and we run either coring tines or spike tines.
Why aerate a compacted lawn?
The Queensland Government explains that compacted soil loses the air spaces that water, gases and plant roots need to move through it, and that less rain and irrigation water gets into the ground. Lawn Solutions Australia notes that compaction limits how much water and nutrient reach a lawn's roots, and that coring makes more space in the soil for the lawn to breathe.
Should I choose coring tines or spike tines?
It depends on the lawn. Spike tines do not remove any soil, and Lawn Solutions Australia recommends core aeration where the ground is particularly hard and compacted. We offer both: coring when the soil needs opening up, and spike tines when you do not want the surface disturbed much.
When should I aerate my lawn?
A University of Queensland turf expert calls the warmer months the right time to aerate, because it lets the soil breathe and encourages deeper grass roots. Lawn Solutions Australia says aeration is most commonly done in spring and summer, while the grass is actively growing, so it grows back over the holes faster.
What should I do after lawn coring?
Lawn Solutions Australia suggests top dressing with washed river sand straight after coring, because the sand fills the holes and its open, free-draining structure lets air and water through. Coring lifts plugs of soil out so amendments can get into the ground, so it is a good time to put them down.
How is lawn aeration quoted?
Lawn coring is quoted on the site conditions, including whether it is one big area or a lot of small ones. The total area counts, but it is only part of the price, so every lawn gets its own assessed quote.
What areas do you cover?
North Brisbane to the Sunshine Coast: the Moreton Bay region, the Sunshine Coast and Noosa, plus Brisbane's northern bayside suburbs. The service areas page lists every suburb.
How do I get a quote?
Send one to five photos of the stump or lawn through the quote form, with the suburb and how wide the access is. Put something next to the stump for scale, and take one photo from further back so we can choose the right machine. You get a same-day response.
When are you available?
Monday to Friday 8 am to 6 pm, Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 4 pm.
Are you insured?
Yes. We are insured for stump grinding and lawn aeration work.
Who turns up to do the job?
We do. We quote the work and we do the work, so you deal with the person doing the actual job.