Long time customer turned good friend Cyndi Franz created this cute frog laying on a beach towel spitter. She is a super creative lady and is always looking for the next neat thing to add to her yard, thus her numerous shopping trips to Nelson Water Gardens. She got this frog last week and drilled […]
Growth and Tips From Linda Gay
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about proper nutrition not only for myself but my plants as well. I recently rekindled my love for plants especially herbs and vegetables. In order to get great herbs and veggies you have to use a good soil with lots of nutrients. I recommend using the Premium Potting soil […]
Feeling the Burn
Whew, Spring is here and we are already feeling the burn of the sun. But with that sun we can plant plant plant!!!! Don’t forget to water water water!!!! This past weekend I got my veggie garden beds weeded, added in more soil, and then planted my veggies. Now the waiting begins for those wonderful […]
It’s Planting Time!
I am a Texan through and through and that means I do enjoy the warm weather. Warm weather means we get to plant! I am ready to get down and dirty! Give me some milkweed, veggies, herbs and waterlilies stat! Gardening is my medicine for a bad day, nothing like tearing out weeds to help […]
Winter? Spring? Summer?
What in the world is going on with this Weather?? I have seen middle school students less confused than the Texas weather this year. It’s hard to believe that it is February when the temperatures are in the 80’s but it really still is “winter time”. So try not to jump the gun by getting […]
Seven to Twenty-Seven
When I was 7 my parents Anita and Rolf decided to open up Nelson Water Gardens and Nursery or NWG for short. I had no idea the impact it would have on our lives at the time, how could I was only a little kid. I remember coming with my parents to the store the […]
Cold Weather Tips
Worried about the cold weather? Well worry no more, mainly because you don’t really have to do much of anything for your pond or fountain. Here is what to do. 1. Turn off your pond pump when the temps drop into the 30s and below. This way the water at the bottom of the pond […]
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Except for my water garden… All of my lilies have gone to sleep for the winter leaving my pond somewhat bare and sterile. Time to get some water hawthorns and floating islands for come winter color! Water Hawthorns are from South Africa. It loves cold weather and will grow and bloom until May. Then it […]
What to Look Forward to at Nelson’s!
First, Redeeming your Bullfrog Bucks!! You can use your bucks to get up to 50% off your purchases till the end of December. Second, Ding Dang! We still have some great things in the Ding Dang sale both inside and out.Third, Home for the Holidays SALE! Looking for some great gifts for Christmas? Come out […]
1 Buck, 2 Bucks, Don’t Forget About Your Bullfrog Bucks!
Hey Everyone, It’s that time of year again; Redeeming your bullfrog bucks. If you are on our mailing list you have been accumulating Bullfrog Bucks or points all year, one for every ten dollars you spend. November though December you can redeem your Bucks for up to 50% off your subtotal. If you don’t know […]