Without it, the thatch and many other features of the tree house, going back more than 30 years now, would still be at ground level.
From the guardian.co.uk
That means the soil holds secrets, such as a buried stump or roots of a long-gone tree or shrub, a thick thatch layer or even buried construction material.
From the newsobserver.com
Our reed and thatch chalet, built around a huge sausage tree, has a fairytale quality, enhanced by a golden weaver that keeps flying in to peck at its reflection in the bathroom mirror.