Grass Festuca Select Blue

I received this as part of the grab bag that I ordered from Spring Hill Nursery. I never would have ordered ornamental grass, but it should look interesting in the garden come winter. I have planted it in front of our 'Sarah Bernhardt' Peony.

Botanical Name: Festuca glauca 'Select'

Height: 8-10"
Space: 10-12"
Sun Exposure: Full Sun

http://springhillnursery.com/select-blue-festuca-/p/68580/

Azalea

Today, we purchased an Evergreen Azalea (Hino Crimson) at Costco. I planted it in full sun, knowing that azaleas tend to do better with some shade (filtered sunlight). However, another shopper insisted that she has azaleas in full sun locations that thrive. I will be watching this plant carefully and will move it to the backyard if need be.

Hardy to USDA Zone: 5

Description: Hardy evergreen azalea. Brilliant non-fading single crimson flower, low growing compact with small deep green leaves turning bronze in winter.

Care: Water thoroughly as needed during the growing season until established. Treat for diseases or insects as needed. Fertilize 1-3 times during the growing season.

The Azalea  should grow to be 2' to 3' tall and 2' to 3' wide.

Arborvitae Hertz Midget

Last year, we replaced three large shrubs with three Arborvitae Hertz Midget (Thuja Occidentalis).

Hardiness: -50

Overwintering: Apply mulch.

Mature Size: 36" x 36"

Space: 36"

Habit: Rounded

Fertilize: Use all-purpose

Feature: Low maintenance

Water: Daily

Note to self: Add photo

Rhododendrons

Two of our seven rhododendrons (also known as St. John's Mayflower) are starting to bloom. My son was excited about their blooming because, as he observed, "Bees love these flowers and they make honey from them." He then went on to say, "The bees make honey in a little house. The people take the honey from the bees' little house and keep filling their jars with it. When their jars are full, they put it for sale."