Lawn Coring in Canberra
What is Lawn Coring?
Lawn coring is the process of removing small plugs of soil from your lawn using a specialised aeration machine. This reduces compaction, allows air, water, and nutrients to reach the root zone, and promotes deeper, healthier root growth.
In Canberra’s clay-heavy and compact soils, coring is one of the most important lawn maintenance practices you can do—especially for cool-season grasses like Canberra Blend, RTF Tall Fescue, Kentucky Bluegrass, and Ryegrass.
Why Lawn Coring is Essential in Canberra
Canberra’s climate and soil conditions create unique challenges for lawn health. Regular foot traffic, dry summers, and poor soil all contribute to compaction, which suffocates roots and restricts growth.
Benefits of professional lawn coring:
Improves water and fertiliser absorption
Encourages deeper root systems
Reduces thatch and surface compaction
Enhances lawn thickness and colour
Prepares lawns for overseeding or topdressing
Whether you’ve recently installed a new lawn or are trying to revive a struggling one, coring is one of the best long-term investments in lawn health.
When is the Best Time to Core a Lawn in Canberra?
Simply put, the best time to core is when your lawn is showing signs of compaction.
In Canberra, the ideal times to core are spring and early autumn, when grass is actively growing and can recover quickly, however, aeration can be done in winter with solid tines. Solid tine aeration is a less intrusive way to aerate lawns than coring, allowing for faster recovery. We typically recommend coring lawns once per year, and more frequently for high-traffic areas or hard clay soils.
The Tommy’s Turf Difference
We know Canberra lawns inside and out. Our team offers advice based on your lawn type, soil condition, and seasonal timing — ensuring the best possible result for your lawn’s health and appearance.
Professional core aeration using commercial-grade machines ensures the best possible core aeration service. Our machines range from small enough for tight access backyards to sports fields and large acreage lawns with our stand on aerators.
Locally based in Canberra
Experienced lawn care professionals
Commercial-grade machines
Reliable, honest, professional service
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Don’t let soil compaction ruin your lawn. Give your grass the air it needs to thrive with Tommy’s Turf’s lawn coring service in Canberra.