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Investigating Sunken Fence Line Before Landscape Renovation

Landscape designer, sunken area along fence line. How to build up? The expert says find cause first; remedy may require redesign. Is it back, side, all fences? Fence construction usually leaves excess soil, not sunken. Need more info.

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