Wet Soil, Non Toxic To Cat, Shrub Or Plant For Shaded Area, Low Maintenance – Ideas?

Question

My garden is currently just all lawn – I have no plants or gardening experience. Drainage is poor in general but there is an area between my house and my neighbour’s house that is always sodden and virtually all moss. I want to try and do something with this, but low maintenance as I am a beginner. I thought rhododendrons or hydrangeas but these might harm my 2 cats. Please give me ideas.

Answer 1

Here are a couple articles related to cats and plants: The first lists plants that are cat-friendly, the other gives you a good list of plants to avoid which could prove toxic to cats:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/spaces/cat-friendly-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/plants-toxic-to-cats.htm

I'm also going to paste a link for info on moisture loving shrubs - make sure none of these are on the "toxic" list before you decide:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/shade/shade-plants-for-wet-sites.htm