Heh. I have a volunteer tree that is rather too close to my deck. And it is totally and completely my fault. I didn't notice it at first, but then it was pointed out to me. Only...it was such a cool thing that this tree just grew! *g* So, yes, I have a tree that is rather too close to my deck.

Good luck with the yard/garden stuff! If I didn't have my lawn guy it would completely get away from me, too. I'm not cut out to own this sort of yard.