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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-Board™? 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…
FALL EVENTS AT COVINGTON’S 🍂
Click “Here“ to explore the full schedule and detailed descriptions. Green & Tonic: Mocktail Make & Take Herb Workshop 🍷 Date & time: Aug 22 • 7:00…
Ask Burton
Q: I’m watering generously, and this August’s unpleasant heat is still battering our new plants. What am I doing wrong? A: Chances are, you are…
Transform Your Outdoors: Why It’s Worth Calling a Professional Landscape Designer!
When creating a beautiful, functional landscape, thoughtful design and planning are essential. Here’s why and when you should consider hiring a professional landscape designer: Expertise…
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…
September Houseplant Tip
Since temperatures are high right now, protect houseplants from heat stress: move pots away from direct afternoon sun (especially if they sit on windowsills), watch…
Houseplant Trivia: Did You Know?
Q: True or false — misting leaves prevents spider mites and is an effective pest control? A: False. Misting can temporarily increase humidity but…
Plant of The Month – China Doll
The China Doll is an elegant, feathery-foliage houseplant whose glossy, finely divided leaves add a touch of tropical grace to any room. It’s a friendly…
LEAF IT TO US – HOUSEPLANT ADVICE
LEAF IT TO US – HOUSEPLANT ADVICE Q: “my plant is dropping leaves like crazy what’s most likely causing this?” A:One of the most common…
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 – 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…
Meet our Plant of the Week: Vinca
Vibrant, heat-tolerant annuals that bloom nonstop through North Texas summers and can handle our full sun with ease. Swing by our today for top-quality vinca,…
Meet our Plant of the Week: Neomexicana Agave
A gorgeous blue-gray rosette that adds instant wow to containers, rock gardens, or sunny corners. It’s super low-maintenance and drought-friendly, so you get bold, sculptural…