What are Bullfrog Bucks and how do I get some? It’s easy, sign up for our newsletter, not to be confused with out E-Splash, and then just shop at our store! For every $10.00 you spend at Nelson Water Gardens you earn a Bullfrog Buck. If you have been shopping with us since January 2004… [Continue Reading]

There will undoubtedly come a time when your pond rides out a major weather event such as a hurricane or tropical storm. During times like these, it’s not uncommon to experience extended periods of power outages.  You may be more concerned with yourself and your house, but you should take a few moments to think… [Continue Reading]

As winter approaches your waterlilies begin to make ready for winter.  Fewer leaves and flowers are a sign they are preparing for winter, until all that’s left is a pot at the bottom of the pond and a few submerged leaves.  Generally, hardy lilies go dormant by Late November.   Extremely tough, they will survive… [Continue Reading]

Walls are great to define spaces and give backdrops to plantings. Low walls (16”-20”) also double as great seating areas.  Cinder blocks are 8” tall, so two on top of each other is 16” and then a stone cap gets you to 18”….perfect!  Here are our cheap and easy wall construction tips! 1.) Prepare the… [Continue Reading]