Nelson Water Gardens and Nursery

It’s still cold in your pond….

fishman — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 13:28:11 +0000

Water does not warm up or cool down as quickly as air temperatures. Therefore continue treating your fish as though it is still winter….only feeding them when they come up to the surface begging for food.

Last Average Freeze Date

plantlady — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 13:25:47 +0000

Was last Wednesday February 15th. That means in a AVERAGE year we WILL NOT have another freeze. So go ahead and start planting those veggies, just be prepared JUST IN CASE we have another freeze.

Why I enjoy Rainy Days

anita — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 13:22:24 +0000

Because they narrow your choices. Can’t decide what to do? A rainy day decides for you and that is indoor activities. On rainy days you dream about your garden, clean the house, put together a jigsaw puzzle, empty a closet…it’s all good!

anita — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:01:17 +0000

Over the years, we’ve experienced everything that can go right and more importantly everything that can go wrong in a Disappearing Fountain installation. Spend a half hour with us and you will be able to do it yourself expertly, while avoiding possible mishaps.

March 17 Visit O’Nelson’s to find a $1,000 gift certificate 9:00-10:00am

anita — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:00:03 +0000

Yes the Pot of Gold really exists! You will find gold or green coins in nearly every pot at Nelson’s this St. Patrick’s Day. One special coin can be redeemed for a $1,000 gift certificate from Nelson Water Gardens. Treasure hunting starts at 9:00 am and ends at 10:00 am.

March 17 Spring Kick Off 11:00am-Noon

anita — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:00:07 +0000

From soup to nuts and plants to fish, Mike Swize will cover everything needed to start up your pond for spring, including demonstrating how to divide, and re-pot your aquatic plants. A special prize will be awarded to whoever can pronounce Mike’s last name correctly (No fair calling ahead of time and asking).

March 24 How to Build a Disappearing Fountain 11:00am

anita — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:00:30 +0000

Yes you can install your own Disappearing Fountain and we’ll show you how! Just attend this workshop to learn how to do it and better yet how NOT to do it!

Where is the Baby!

Jose — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:00:28 +0000

Addie did it again!

But this time she is faster & harder to spot! Help the Nelson team find Addie in the shop weekly.

Got Gators?

Jose — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:10:32 +0000

A message from the Fish man- “A fake gator can keep birds away from your pond making it safe for your fish to live in.”

March 24 How to Build a Gravel Bog Filter 11:30am-Noon

anita — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:00:20 +0000

This is the ONLY filtration we install in our landscape jobs. Why? Because it works and there is nearly no-maintenance involved. Join us for an in depth discussion on why it works, how to install one and then we’ll take you on a mini field trip through the nursery to see our gravel bogs.