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Hollow Oak Stump as Planter: Fill with Potting Soil After Cleaning

After felling a 6‑ft circumference oak with a 2‑ft radius hollow, remove rotted wood, fill cavity with potting soil, drill drainage holes low on sides, and plant. Avoid grinding to preserve edible mushrooms on roots.

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