Ask Burton
This week, we’re talking about local plants! Q: I’m interested in a shade tree for my yard, but I want to plant native trees, not…
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Find inspiration and resources for life and home with gardening tips, design how-tos, stories from Covington’s Nursery, and more.
Texas Arbor Day Event at Covington’s!
Event Schedule Saturday November 8th 10:00 AM – 10:45 AMAll About Redbuds TalkDiscover why the Redbud is one of Texas’ most beloved native trees! Learn…
Plant of the Week: Bubba Desert Willow
We love the Bubba Desert Willow, a stunning Texas native tree, for its beauty and drought tolerance. This fast-growing, deciduous tree reaches 15–20 feet tall…
New Arrivals – Week of October 23rd
Explore our massive selection of trees, shrubs, annuals, perennials, vines, grasses, and more! Whether you’re planting something new or adding to your garden favorites, we’ve…
Current Specials – Week of October 23rd
Big Deals Are Blooming at Covington’s! We’ve got thousands of plants on sale-trees, shrubs, vines, flowers, and more! Whether you’re refreshing your landscape or grabbing a…
Texas Native Plant Week at Covington’s
Texas Native Plant Week, October 19-25, is a perfect time to celebrate the beauty, resilience, and ecological importance of our homegrown flora. Native plants are…
Your Escape is Just a Few Steps Outside
Peace, rest, and refuge. Life moves fast. Your backyard shouldn’t. Covington’s designs peaceful, natural spaces made for quiet mornings and unhurried evenings – built to…
Krazy for Kokedoma Workshop
Saturday, November 1st @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 PM Adult workshop. Practice the ancient art of kokedama, or “moss ball,” by creating your own stunning…
Cool Season Color Bowl Workshop
November 1st @ 7 PM Bring your front porch or patio to life with vibrant fall color! Enjoy a glass of wine while you create…
Ask Burton!
This week, a question asked by dozens of people this month. It’s sticky, it’s messy – and not the end of the world! Q:…
Events
Krazy For Kokedama Workshop
Saturday, November 1st @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 PM Adult workshop. Practice the ancient art of kokedama, or “moss ball,” by creating your own stunning…
Plant of the week
Plant of the Week: Bubba Desert Willow
We love the Bubba Desert Willow, a stunning Texas native tree, for its beauty and drought tolerance. This fast-growing, deciduous tree reaches 15–20 feet tall…
Plant of The Week – Crotons
These tropical beauties are bursting with vibrant fall colors and unique shapes, adding instant impact to any space. Perfect for outdoor displays this season, they’ll…
Plant of The Week – Japanese Maples
Japanese Maples are some of the most sensational ornamental trees, and it’s easy to see why! With their dazzling array of colors—deep burgundy, fiery orange,…
Plant of the Week: Celebration Maple
We’re thrilled to introduce a brand-new addition to Covington’s — the Celebration Maple! This seedless Red Maple hybrid is making its debut here, and we…
Plant of the Week – Hydrangea
There’s a reason hydrangeas have been beloved for generations — few plants offer such bold beauty with such effortless grace. With their oversized, cloud-like blooms…
Plant of The Week – Marigolds
Marigolds are bright, easy-to-grow annuals that bring a burst of yellow, gold, orange, and red to your garden from late spring through fall. They’ve been…
Plant of the Week: Evergreen Wisteria
Don’t let the name fool you—Evergreen Wisteria isn’t a true wisteria, but it is truly wonderful! Native to southern China and Taiwan, this graceful vine…
Plant of the Week: Hardy Hibiscus
When summer heat sets in, Hardy Hibiscus bursts onto the scene with some of the biggest, boldest blooms in the garden—often as large as dinner…
Rheagan’s Plant of the Week: Miss Molly Butterfly Bush
The bold beauty your pollinator garden has been waiting for! Looking to add bold color and attract pollinators? Say hello to Miss Molly Butterfly Bush—a…
Plant of The Week – Altheas
Tough, Beautiful, and Blooming All Summer—Meet the Althea! Finding the right plant that thrives in our hot North Texas summers isn’t always easy—but Altheas, also…