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Mystery Lawn Hole: Buried Tree Stump Collapse

Q: Clean, foot-deep hole in middle of lawn, no loose dirt. Cause?

A: Likely a buried tree stump from construction. Grass held soil until rain made it heavy and it caved in. Shine light down—may see bark or root tunnel.

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