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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.
Monarchs on the Move
Each fall, monarch butterflies pass through North Texas on their way to Mexico. Along the journey, they rely on late-blooming flowers in our gardens for…
Plant of The Week – Hearts A’ Fire Redbud
A unique smaller tree that bursts into flame each spring with dark-pink flowers and striking, heart-shaped foliage. If you want an eye-catching specimen that delivers…
Taste of Fall: Pumpkins, Corn Stalks & Hay Bales Are Here
Celebrate the season with classic fall décor! Our fresh pumpkins, tall corn stalks, and sturdy hay bales are now in stock and ready to transform…
Ask Burton!
Q: I have about 30 feet of space in my back yard, and I’d love to put in some fruit trees, but I need some…
Plant of The Week – Bubba Desert Willow
Meet our Plant of the Week — the Bubba desert willow, a compact, flowering small tree/shrub prized for its long season of showy, trumpet-shaped blooms…
Your Vision. Our Expertise. One Beautiful Result.
You bring the vision – we’ll bring the expertise. From the first sketch to the final plant in the ground, our team makes sure every…
Embrace the Sunshine with Our Top 10 Shrubs for Sunny Spots
Fall is the best time of year to plant in North Texas, and it’s the perfect season to refresh your landscape with shrubs that love…
Plant of The Week – Jolt Dianthus
Jolt Dianthus (Dianthus barbatus interspecific) is a compact, vigorous perennial (typically 12–18 inches tall and 12–18 inches wide) prized for its masses of fragrant, frilly,…
Professional Landscape Edging That Lasts-Even in Texas Sun
Looking for a landscape edging product that holds up against the Texas sun and keeps your installations looking sharp? Why Bend-It-Boardâ„¢? UV+ Protection – Our exclusive…
Ask Burton!
This week, a question about oaks. Q: I have planted every kind of oak on my property that I can find – I love…
Events
Plant, Grow, Harvest – Fall Veggie Class
Saturday, September 19th 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Held outside, under cover at Covington’s Water will be provided It’s the perfect time to get your…
Up in the Air Workshop — Make a hanging air‑plant sculpture
Saturday, October 17  • 2 PM – 3 PM Join us for a hands‑on class where you’ll learn safe wire‑cutting and basic bending techniques, thread…
Ferns on Boards
Saturday, September 26  • 2 PM – 3 PM Join us for a hands‑on class mounting a living fern to a wooden plank. Pick the…
Fall Blooms and Bubbly
Saturday, November 7  • 7 PM – 8 PM Sip some bubbly and soak up the best fall vibes with flowers and fun all around.…
Jack-O’-Lantern Plant Bowl Workshop
Saturday, October 24  • 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Get crafty and bring fall vibes to life by making your own Jack-O’-Lantern plant bowl! Join…
Spooky Terrarium Workshop
Saturday, October 17  • 7 PM – 8 PM Get your hands dirty crafting creepy cool terrariums perfect for the spooky season. Get ready to…
Krazy For Kokedama Workshop
Saturday, November 14  • 1 PM – 2 PM Brighten your home with a handmade kokedama! ✨ Join our friendly team for a hands-on, step-by-step…
Pumpkin Painting at Covington’s
Saturday, October 3th, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Make fall extra fun with your family at our Pumpkin Painting Station! for a creative and colorful…
Plant of the week
Plant of The Week – Hearts A’ Fire Redbud
A unique smaller tree that bursts into flame each spring with dark-pink flowers and striking, heart-shaped foliage. If you want an eye-catching specimen that delivers…
Plant of The Week – Bubba Desert Willow
Meet our Plant of the Week — the Bubba desert willow, a compact, flowering small tree/shrub prized for its long season of showy, trumpet-shaped blooms…
Plant of The Week – Jolt Dianthus
Jolt Dianthus (Dianthus barbatus interspecific) is a compact, vigorous perennial (typically 12–18 inches tall and 12–18 inches wide) prized for its masses of fragrant, frilly,…
Plant of The Week – Yarrow
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is a hardy, easy-care perennial known for its flat-topped clusters of dainty flowers in shades of white, yellow, pink, or red that…
Plant of The Week – Lantana
Lantana is a colorful, low-maintenance flowering plant prized for its clusters of vivid blooms that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. It thrives in full sun, tolerates…
Plant of The Week – Orange Rocket Barberry
Orange Rocket barberry (Berberis thunbergii ‘Orange Rocket’) is a striking upright shrub that brings bold color, architectural form, and low-maintenance reliability to the landscape. Its…
Plant of The Week – Rosemary
Rosemary is one of those plants that checks all the boxes—beautiful, fragrant, useful in the kitchen, and a magnet for pollinators when in bloom. It’s…
Plant of The Week – Coneflower (Echinacea)
Bright, daisy-like blooms and a sturdy, upright habit make coneflowers a standout in any garden. They flower from early summer into fall, attracting bees, butterflies,…
Plant of The Week – Dwarf Hameln Grass
Dwarf Hameln Grass is a compact, low-maintenance ornamental grass perfect for small gardens and containers. Growing 18–24 inches tall, it adds soft texture and gentle…
Meet our Plant of the Week: Whale’s Tongue Agave
Plant of the Week: Whale’s Tongue Agave (Agave ovatifolia) — a bold, beautiful succulent with wide, paddle-shaped blue-green leaves that make any garden look instantly…