Northeast Gardening: question on peonies, 1 by debi_z

debi_z wrote:
i have a garden bed that is very close to a tree and therefore the tree roots growth through the bed and plants root systems. i have this problem elsewhere and plants have failed not getting enough water.
i would like to put permanent plantings here, such as peonies and perhaps a few other bulbs, or perennials in front for a cutting garden.
does anyone know if peonies will hold up to the attack of roots, over time? what other sun/part sun plants could you suggest? i don't know much about the workings of tap rooted plants, but would these be a better idea?
looking forward to help here.
debi & franklin (my little gardening pekingese)