By Primroseka
Shropshire,
United Kingdom 
a small hole has appeared in my border approx 2" round with a depth of possibly 6" as no soil seems to be pushed up from below or and no signs of anything scratching this is becoming a mystery as i have filled it in once only for it to appear again a week later, any clues gardeners
10 Jul, 2011
Answers
MORE LIKELY TO BE A MOLE
10 Jul, 2011
I thought moles were wider than 2" sas :) and dont they leave soil above ground!!! Id go with cinders..
10 Jul, 2011
Mouse or rat moles leave piles of earth behind them
10 Jul, 2011
I had a hole like this in the soil near the compost about 2 months ago, but no earth round it at all, I put a stick down it and it seemed to stop at about 5-6" I filled it up and have not seen any more. Sorry I havent a clue what made it? Though I did wonder if it was a ground Bee who gave up?
10 Jul, 2011
It could be water - heavy rain or watering causing erosion. It concentrates in places and leaves holes if there is sufficient water pressure and volume.
10 Jul, 2011
A snake is also a possibility. I never stick my fingers into the several holes that appear in my garden. Mice are much more likely though. Smaller holes can be made by bees or slow worms.
10 Jul, 2011
thanks all for info i will keep the beady eye on this
10 Jul, 2011
Let us know if you discover what created the hole
10 Jul, 2011
yes Moon growe i certainly will let all know
10 Jul, 2011
I found a strange hole in the garden and then realised it was where a post had been put in last year and has since been removed!!!
10 Jul, 2011
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Could be a mouse, or even a rat.
10 Jul, 2011