Mike wrote:

I have a border approximately 40ft long , 3ft wide which doesn't get much
sun due to neighbours conifers.

From Spring onwards birds like to have dustbaths at the base and in between
the Conifers. Its also an area where cats come through at night and leave me
presents to find in the morning.

Is their something I could plant my side, low and bushy (with small roots)
?

Thanks.

Mike

PS: My family has already suggested Hostas but I'm not keen.


Hostas need moist shady soil. I don't think you will be able to grow
much if anything at all beneath conifers as they leach nutrients and
moisture from the soil. You could perhaps go the way of raised beds and
containers which will give you more options perhaps. I personally think
a selection of hostas look great and their flowers are spectacular.