Summer Survival in North Texas!
If there’s one consistent thing about Texas weather, it’s this: While our summers can be cloudy, clear, windy, or still—they’re ALWAYS hot! It’s relatively easy for a gardener to keep…
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If there’s one consistent thing about Texas weather, it’s this: While our summers can be cloudy, clear, windy, or still—they’re ALWAYS hot! It’s relatively easy for a gardener to keep…
It’s June, and gardeners in our area need to pay close attention to the temperatures around this time. Your plants, particularly those that are newly planted, are about to need…
Saturday, June 17th 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM, Practice the ancient art of kokedama, or “moss ball,” by creating your own stunning piece! This relative of bonsai is perfect for…
We are excited to offer a 25% discount on our glazed pottery. Each piece is carefully handcrafted, weather-resistant, and exceptionally durable. Visit us today to select your favorite pieces and…
It’s the perfect time to plant summer annuals and perennials that will bring vibrant colors to your garden from now until mid-fall. Who wouldn’t want that?
Here are some great…
For the Summer, we’ve put together a great lineup of kid and adult workshops! You can see the full schedule and descriptions on our website under Featured Events and…
It’s common this time of year to find unsightly scale infestations on your Crape Myrtles, Hollies, Magnolias, Euonymus, etc. Burton, our disease expert, shares his knowledge and remedy for this…
A: You need to be meaner to your plants. Don’t love them so much, and in particular, don’t water them so much! Bougainvillea thrive in hot, dry climates, and you…
Mandevilla is a fast-growing annual vine that makes an exceptional backdrop. This fabulous plant comes in shades of pink, red, and white and many shades in between. Sit back, relax,…
We work so hard on our landscape and feel such pride as we sit back and marvel over it that the last thing we want to see is that a…
Shantung’s are the only Maple to make the Texas Superstar list, and it’s no wonder why. Once established, it tolerates heat and drought and grows in our alkaline soil…
Do you have lots of sun exposure in your yard? Many gardeners struggle with this in North Texas, because of our extreme summers, but we have many Texas hardy perennials…
A: It’s time to do many things in the lawn and garden! A quick overview of the most important tasks ahead: • Fertilize Everything! – If you haven’t already, please…
Attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees to your garden with the butterfly bush (Buddleia). It’s easy to be enamored by a shrub flushed with bright, honey-scented flowers and butterflies frolicking all…
A: Our normal recommendations start with applying pre-emergent herbicides in mid-February until the first week of March, but at this point, you’re already late on that one. Put it on…
Japanese Maples are one of the most favored ornamental trees we sell. There is a wide variety to choose from, and it can make selecting just one a real…
Did you know you can enjoy discounts all year long by being a member of the Covington’s Club? When you spend $300 at once, or $350 over the course of…
