Is It Dangerous?

Only if you mess with it. If cut or removed it will put your home at risk. If the wire is intact, and the clamp’s tight, it’s likely doing its job.

Mine appeared a tad dated but sturdy. I left it and pinpointed the location.

Why Is It in a Random Spot?

Ground rods are placed wherever the electrician can get good contact with the soil — commonly just outside the main breaker panel. If the arrangement didn’t work out, they ran the wire through the yard. That explains how mine wound up in the garden.

What To Do If You Find One

• Don’t cut or move it. It is