Fall is Here!

 

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372 W College St. Marshall, MO

Store Hours: Friday 9am-5pm Saturday 12pm-5pm 

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It's Officially Pumpkin Season

I think we all deserve a round of applause for ~officially~ making it out of perhaps the worst

summer of our lives. Please take a bow. Now that sweaty mask season has been replaced by pumpkin season, it's finally time to kick up your feet and relax...in your backyard. The events of this year (shout-out to COVID-19) have caused a lot of people to spend more time at home. Fortunate for you water garden owners, being forced to spend more time chillaxing by your water feature isn't exactly prison. In fact, it is the perfect way to shut out all of the stressful developments that seem to be growing every time you turn on the news. Here at Nature's Beauty Water Gardens we want to make sure that your water garden continues to be a peaceful oasis as we transition from short-sleeves to sweaters.

Pond Nets

Perhaps the best part of autumn (not counting apple cider doughnuts) is the beauty of falling leaves. They transform our yards with their vibrant colors, and jumping in piles of leaves is a memory the grandkids won't soon forget. As wonderful as they are in the yard, falling leaves can wreak havoc on your water garden. Without proper netting your pond can go from crystal clear water to a murky mess. Call 660-229-3777 today to schedule your pond netting and keep your ponds looking good all season long. If you're looking to save on fall prep we also offer DIY fall prep kits. These will provide you all the materials you need to get your water garden ready for fall all on your own. For more info on these kits, you can visit the store or call Steve.

 

Fall Clean-outs

Well y'all, it's that time of the year again. No, I'm not talking about the release date of the pumpkin spice latte; I'm talking about fall clean-outs. We've been through a lot this year, but so has your water feature. Whether it be a build-up of algae, dead plants, or some dirty filters, your pond is begging for a fall clean-out so it can go back to being your favorite part of your yard. This is especially good if you missed your spring clean-out. Schedule yours today and get your pond ready for winter! 

 

Pond Makeover

For most of us, we've spent a lottttt of time at home. Quarantine might have gotten us a little stir-crazy-- closets have been organized...and reorganized, the family has gotten tired of eating a new variation of banana bread each week, and the front door has been painted a couple different colors, but what about your backyard? Is your water feature in need of a makeover? Perhaps an extra waterfall, pond enlargement, colored lights, a new fountain, patio, or fire pit? The possibilities are endless! Transform your yard now and avoid the wait during spring-- our busiest time of the year. When spring rolls around next year your backyard will be ready for the (hopefully) post-covid celebratory barbecues!

 

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We are working hard to update our Facebook presence and we could use your help! So for a limited time if you visit our Facebook page and like and share our posts, you can receive a FREE small koi or water hyacinth. 

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Special: FREE small koi or water hyacinth when you like and share our Facebook posts
while supplies last 

COVID-19 Update

Time to address the elephant in the room: the novel coronavirus. We know 2020 has been a challenging year for everybody and has required lots of adjustments in the name of safety. We want to assure you that our customers' safety is our number one priority. With that in mind, we are taking some additional precautions to avoid any unnecessary risks. We are pleased to tell you about our new opportunity for virtual consultations on FaceTime, Zoom, or WhatsApp. Whether you have an existing water feature that needs updating or you are considering a new water garden, call Steve to set up an appointment. During the consultation you will be able to discuss your ideas with an expert as well as get a free estimate of what it will take. 

Call Steve at 660-229-3777 to set up your virtual consultation

End of Season Sale: Tropical Water Plants

Well peeps, you've just about made it. You survived one of the worst summers in recent history. All you want to do when you get home is scrub away the germs of the day, take your sweaty mask off, and relax to the wonderful sound of your water garden. Throughout this entire ordeal your water garden has remained its beautiful self-- a comfort all of us need. And as we transition out of this dreaded summer your backyard can continue to look like the paradise your cancelled vacation promised. Tropical water plants can continue to add the color and foliage you long for in your water feature. Tropical water lilies will keep blooming until the first frost so you'll have plenty of time to enjoy their gorgeous pops of color. Stop by NBW to catch our end of season sale!

Special: All Tropical Water Lilies and Marginal Water Plants 1/2 OFF
any size, while supplies last

 

 

End of Season Sale!

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372 W College St. Marshall, MO

Store Hours: Friday 9am-5pm Saturday 12pm-5pm

End of Season Sale: Tropical Water Plants

Ah September-- that perfect time where summer and fall mix. It's just now getting cool enough that you can sit outside without feeling like you've stepped into a sauna but still warm enough that you don't have to bundle up and feel like a snowman. And what better way is there to spend outside than to sit and enjoy your water garden? A water garden that still has color. Tropical plants can provide you with the bright colors and beautiful foliage you long for. Tropical water lilies will continue blooming until the first frost which considering we are still getting some 90 degree days thrown in there I think it can be assumed that won't be happening for awhile. Water lilies are a great way to add some pops of color and shade for your water garden. Stop by NBW to catch our end of season sale!

Special: All Tropical Water Lilies and Marginal Water Plants 1/2 OFF
any size, while supplies last

Yellow is the New Orange

When you think of goldfish what do you picture? For a lot of us we picture an orange comet, the type you would win from the ring toss at the fair, the ones that are always pictured swimming in those iconic goldfish bowls. Here at NBW we offer something a little bit different-- yellow comets. These goldfish are like little rays of sunlight gliding through your water garden or aquarium. They stand out among their peers, adding a unique hue to your pond. 

Food for Thought

Paleo, Keto, Whole30, low carb, AIP, low fat-- the list could go on and on. Whether you follow diets or not, food is an important aspect to all of our lives. When we eat healthy, whole foods that are good for our bodies, we not only look better but we also feel better. The same is true for our beloved fish. They need food that will promote healthy digestion. Many of the fish foods on the market today are made with fillers that are not a part of fish's natural diets. These unhealthy fish foods can harm your fish's liver and cause them to gain a dangerous amount of weight. NBW offers fish food made to keep your fish healthy so that they can just keep swimming.

Special: Aquascape Premium Staple Fish Food 20% Off
any size, expires 09.19.19

It's the Time of the Season

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372 W College St. Marshall, MO

It's the Time of the Season

July in Missouri is like no other month. With heat indexes of over 110 degrees, crowded swimming pools, and a permanent sunglasses mark, it is officially the time of the season- the hottest days of summer. While we are sweating bullets, don't forget that your fish are facing the heat too! 
As temperatures rise, you may start to notice your fish gasping for air at the top of the water's surface. Aquascape Inc. explains this activity: "Warm water has a low capacity for holding oxygen, while cooler water can hold large amounts of oxygen. As the water becomes warmer, your fish become more active. That increased activity means the fish require more oxygen when less oxygen is available to them." Bacteria and other causes of disease thrive in warm water so if your fish are already weak from a lack of oxygen, they will be more likely to get sick. 
A simple solution is to keep your pond water cool by incorporating plants into your water garden. If one-third to one-half of your water's surface is covered by aquatic plants, your pond water will be able to cool down significantly. Water lilies, mosaic plants, and floating plants, such as the water hyacinth and water lettuce, are all shade providing professionals. 
The pickerel plant can also provide great shade for your fish and add some color to your water garden. Its bright blue-purple blooms stand out against green arrow-shaped leaves. Pickerel plants are known for their filtration abilities- something that comes in handy during the summer months when pollutants are at a high. Come check yours out today at Nature's Beauty Water Gardens!

Summertime Paradise

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Tropical Water Lilies are Here! Stop by the store to get yours!

Summertime

We made it to summer! After surviving the frigid temperatures winter brought and buckets of rain from spring, we are finally here. It is time to kick up your feet and relax to the soothing effects of a waterfall. Not only does it sound like paradise, your water garden can also look like it. Adding plants to your water garden will make your backyard look as though it was clipped straight out of a travel magazine. Water plants do a lot more than add pops of color to your water garden - they also act as a natural filtration system. This filtration is an essential step to balancing your pond's ecosystem and keeping the water crystal clear. Plants filter out nitrogen, ammonia, nitrates, and other minerals that algae feed off of, thus preventing that icky green monster from finding a home in your water garden. Marginals, floating plants, and water lilies all contribute to making your water garden as low maintenance as possible, giving you more time to enjoy your feature's therapeutic abilities. Floating plants and water lilies can also provide shade for your fish, acting as their own personal parasols during the summer months. Your fish will thrive, causing them to be the star of the show. Their bright colors will shine in contrast to the rich greens of your water plants, making your water garden your very own piece of paradise!

Special: 6"-12" Koi Buy 1, Get 1 Free
any size, expires 06.21.19, must mention special at time of purchase

Special: Marginals Buy 1, Get 1 50% off
any size, expires 06.21.19, must mention special at time of purchase

 

MO State Fair

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Last Weekend at the State Fair

This is the last weekend of the Missouri State Fair so come by and see us at our booth. We are located at the main gate,  directly in front of the Coliseum. During these last few days of the fair we will be having a special: ALL WATER PLANT 1/2 PRICE!! We also have a display at the Floriculture building, featuring an 8'x11' water garden. Have fun at the state fair and don't forget to stop by and see Steve at our booth! He is available to answer any of your water garden questions and you can even enter a giveaway for a chance to win FREE fish and plants!

 

Watch Your Koi Grow!

NBWG Newsletter

372 W College St. Marshall, MO

NEW Summer Store Hours: Friday 9am-5pm and Saturday 12pm-5pm  
or by appointment call 660-229-3777

Fish

You are at the pound, staring at some scraggly old dogs, until you happen upon an adorable puppy. Automatically your heart is reaching for that puppy. Why? Not only is everything cuter when it is smaller, you also know the joy that can come by watching that puppy grow up into a full grown dog. The same is true for fish. (Just a disclaimer: adopting old scraggly dogs is a very noble act, you are a better human than most of us) Fish are pets too! And watching your fish grow up can be a very special experience that brings joy and satisfaction. Koi happen to have some pretty adorable babies. Is there anything cuter than little 2 inch koi swimming their way through your pond? I think not, well....maybe that puppy at the pound but he's a lot more work. Don't have to potty-train a fish, that's for sure. Koi are a type of carp that have very bright coloring. They are known for their individual personalities, which you will spot while raising them from babies. Koi are also very hardy, making them the perfect fish for you pond. So come to the store and nab your own little babies!

Special: New Baby 2" Koi for $3.95
any size, expires 08.02.18, must mention special at time of purchase

Plants

Plants are the secret to making your backyard your own personal oasis. They can add the pop of color your rocks are not bringing to the table. We all know that water lilies makes a beautiful addition to your pond, but what about your stream going into your pond? Water lilies won't fit. Water lettuce would just float into the pond. One plant that is perfect for your stream is the Golden Creeping Jenny. These plants will 'creep' over your stream, forming a mat along the water's edge. They have rounded, butter yellow leaves and will bloom small yellow flowers in the spring and summer. Creeping Jennies only require about an inch of water, thus why they are perfect for your stream. They also provide much needed filtration in your water garden. Pond plants, just like trees, filter out the bad stuff (in the case of your pond: sediment and pollution) and produce oxygen, something your fish will be thanking you for. Pond plants also compete for some of the same nutrients that pesky algae does, causing algae not to grow. Creeping Jennies will do all of these miracles, just at the stream instead of the pond. Come to our store and check out just how amazing Golden Creeping Jennies are!

Ponds

As aforementioned filtration is a must in water gardens, but you need more than just plants to filter

your water. Having a pond filtration system is one of the most important components to having a healthy ecosystem. According to Aquascape Inc, "An efficient filtration system ensures that the water is oxygenated and pond debris (including leaves, mosquito larvae, floating algae, and anything else that’s blown in) will be swept from the pond’s surface and deposited into an easily emptied skimmer basket. A biological filter provides surface area for beneficial bacteria to colonize and remove excess nutrients from the water. Aquascape BioBalls™ provide a textured surface area (19 square inches per ball) for beneficial bacteria to colonize and grow." If your water garden needs help or you have questions concerning it call Steve at 660-229-3777 or visit the store during our new store hours: Friday 9am-5pm and Saturday 12pm-5pm.

Special: 20% Off Aquascape BioBalls™
any size, expires 08.02.18, must mention special at time of purchase