Yes. I am not underneath the tree. There have been other trees in the front yard that have been removed in past years, this could be one of their roots too. In fact this bed was built on top of where a pine tree used to be. As mentioned, it is a raised bed also, and has some of my prized (ie, more expensive!) daylilies in it, so I am careful with the watering needs, etc.
I would love to remove this maple, but it sits smack dab next to the street. I live on a cul-de-sac, and this maple tree causes the snow plow drivers to pile the snow on the other side of that tree in my yard, therefor protecting my front yard.
On the other hand, perhaps I will move that particular plant, and put it in a different location in the bed. I still have open spots that were predug for other plants, and for various reasons not filled yet. In fact there is a spot directly opposite from where that plant is now..... Thanks for making me think there were other options. I had planned all summer to put these Peonies where I had planned, that I had tunnel vision and didn't even consider other possibilities. ~Jan
