How to fill deep holes in the yard from removed structures
Deep holes left by concrete-anchored posts and water features require careful layering with gravel for drainage, compacted dirt, and topsoil to prevent the ground from sinking. Without proper backfilling and compaction, the soil will settle and ruin the surface, making it impossible to successfully reseed and maintain a flat lawn.
What people tried
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“We took out our old deck and pool and now we have this big hole .. what is opinion on what to do with this”source ↗
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