"Barry Ward" wrote in message
For some reason my back and side lawns are OK - considering the drought
here in SE Qld. But the grass out the front of the house is DEAD DEAD
DEAD! Basically it has almost gone back to bare soil. I have a few gum
trees bordering the property - but I dont feel that is the problem. Many
years ago when it used to rain the grass grew quit lushly - but now, even
after we get some rain , it is very sick. I think that the biggest problem
is that the clay soil is really badly compacted - standing on a fork with
my full weight, I can barely push it in deeper than an inch.

I know that you can hire motorised aerators - or get somebody in to do the
job - has anybody ever had their lawns aerated/cored. Would it work for a
VERY hard and compacted clay? - if not , any recommendations please?

Won't work on hard and dry compacted clay. Wait for rain (good surtained
soaking rain) then get someone in or hire one.