Fire Resistant Christmas Tree Recipe
Alex’s Famous Thai Chicken Pizza
Many people have requested the recipe for the amazing pizza Alex makes for all of our night time events. Wait no more! Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees. Ingredients: Pizza Dough (Store bought or homemade) Olive Oil 1/2 Cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese 3 Ounces Grilled Chicken – Chopped Hoisin Sauce* 3 Tablespoons Chopped Green Onions 1 […]
Fish First Aid Kit
A Fish First Aid Kit is a great idea for ponds with large populations of fish. Suggested Items for your Fish First Aid Kit are: AquaSafe This is the first step to keeping fish healthy. AquaSafe not only neutralizes chlorine and chloramine it contains additives to enhance fish slime coat and detoxify other heavy metals. […]
How to build an above ground pond
If digging isn’t your thing, or if you prefer to have a pond that is raised above ground, fear not! We can show you an easy way to do it. Here is the step by step process it’s really easy. Even a caveman could do it! […]
Pond Construction II
Once you have a solid grasp on the basic concepts of pond construction, we suggest becoming familiar with some additional construction techniques that will enhance the aesthetic as well as functional features of your pond. Concrete Collar Technique One of our favorite methods of pond construction is the concrete collar technique. The benefits of this […]
How to Spawn Fish
Every spring, creatures respond to the Siren call of procreation, so aptly put by Cole Porter’s “Let’s Do It”. “And that’s why birds do it, bees do it Even educated fleas do it Let’s do it, let’s fall in love—“ Whether you like it or not, your fish will join in the annual and natural […]
Bullfrog Bucks FAQ
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 […]
Hurricanes & Power Outages
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 […]
Overwintering Waterlilies
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 […]
