I agree about the Impatiens and Geraniums... I used to have an apartment that only received early morning sun, and they worked perfectly. Also, your nursery should offer some kind of information on this type of thing. I've usually seen it where they provide a list of what grows well in what type of climate.
As for your rhodedendron, you could ask someone at your nursery for advice. My only thought is that you should probably move it to a shadier spot in order to make it more "happy". It's pretty easy to do, but you have to make sure you dig a wide enough hole to accomidate the root growth and make sure you dig wide enough around the plant when digging it up (depending on how large it is, I'd go at least a few inches wider than the diameter of the plant itself). Also, once you've replanted it, give it some Miracle Grow to encourage new growth.
Ok... I went online and found this site for you. I hope it helps.
And one more thing I forgot to mention... when you grow grass seed, the important thing to do is to really really cover the area well. I mean cover it to the point that you don't see any more dirt. And when you water it, be very careful not to over-water it at first so the seed doesn't wash away. If you're not completely satisfied with your results, put more seed down. The more you use the thicker it will be. Just remember that grass seed is different than what they use when they lay sod. It's not as thick and full, so it might appear to you to be a little different. As long as you don't point it out, the average person won't know the difference.
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Edited by RachelT (06/01/05 05:24 PM)
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