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Barren Spot in Florida Lawn: Likely Buried Contamination

Sod and seed both die in same 16x24 fenced area. Lilacs dying too. Not Roundup (no residual). Suspect long-residual herbicide (bromacil persists 2+ years) or buried construction debris (cement, drywall). Soil test the fenced zone.

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