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1. A term frequently used interchangeably with [[aeration]]; the removal of a core from a [[turfgrass]] area as with a [[soil probe]] or hollow metal tines.<br><br>
1. A term frequently used interchangeably with [[aeration]]; the removal of a core from a [[turfgrass]] area as with a [[soil probe]] or hollow metal tines.<br><br>


http://hcs.osu.edu/albums/SK_Notes/sandstudy1.jpg<br>
http://www.heartlandlawnsomaha.com/images/areation1b.jpg<br><br>
http://www.heartlandlawnsomaha.com/images/areation1b.jpg<br><br>
This is an example of what coring looks like in the soil.<br>
This is an example of what coring looks like in the soil.<br>

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1. A term frequently used interchangeably with aeration; the removal of a core from a turfgrass area as with a soil probe or hollow metal tines.

sandstudy1.jpg
areation1b.jpg

This is an example of what coring looks like in the soil.
Source: http://www.heartlandlawnsomaha.com/aeration.htm

aerifier.jpg

This is an example of a coring machine. You run it over the turf and it creates the cores you see above.
Source: http://pasture.ecn.purdue.edu/~epados/lawn/src/pest/cultural.htm