NBWG Newsletter
372 W College St. Marshall, MO
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9am-5pm Saturday 10:30am-5pm 660-229-3777
July 1, 2017 We will be open 10:30am-2:00pm, sorry for any inconvenience
Plants:
Now as was mentioned last week we will be featuring a different tropical water lily each week. This week's feature lily is the Brazos White Tropical Water Lily. This lily has a cup shaped flower that is a stark paper white color. There is nothing worse then having something that is supposed to white and it's not, but this flower truly is a bright florescent white. This lily will shine like the north star on a starry night. What is interesting about this water lily is that it blooms at night. It is perfect for those of you who get home in the evening and just want to relax. Typically it starts to bloom three hours after sundown and remains blooming three hour after sunup. Sometimes it will even stay blooming until noon on days with less sun. The bright white will stand out among your other water plants and will be a focal point to anyone who sees your water garden.
Special: Buy 1 Tropical Waterlily, Get 2 Water Lettuce/ Hyacinths Free
while supplies last, expires 07.01.17
Fish:
Comets. The goldfish you had as a child and always named Bubbles. Comets tend to be one of the most under-rated fish and are typically considered to only come in one color: orange. But comets actually come in a wide variety of colors and can be a gem in your water garden or fish tank. Besides orange they come in white, bronze, yellow, and a mix of colors. Sarassas, a type of comet, are white and red or white and orange. They really draw your eye right to them. One of my favorite fish from my childhood was Lola, a sarassa that had long fins and red lips. Her fins seemed to just glide through the water and her pout resembled red lipstick. Out of all the other varieties of fish she stood out the most to me. So come by our store so you can pick up your very own Lola and create memories with you grandchildren.
Special: 3" Sarassa 25% Off
while supplies last, expires 07.01.17
Ponds:
We all want that crystal clear water, especially in the peak barbecue time when your guests will be in your backyard to not only enjoy your famous ribs but also gaze upon your water garden. One of the most important basics to have is proper filtration. Notice what Aquascape says about the science of filtration.
"There are two forms of filtration that are critical to maintaining a successful ecosystem pond: mechanical and biological. Through biological and mechanical filtration, the water garden will process a variety of nutrients found in the system, including fish waste, uneaten fish food, leaves and runoff from lawns.
An important role of proper filtration is avoiding high levels of ammonia (a form of nitrogen). High ammonia level can be toxic to fish as well as contribute to prolific algae growth. Biological filtration utilizes nitrogen more than any other nutrient in these systems and therefore plays a crucial role in the success of maintaining a healthy water feature.
So, how does biological filtration work? Biological filtration begins as nitrifying bacteria absorb ammonia and turn nitrites into nitrates. Nitrates are less dangerous and act as excellent fertilizer, as they are absorbed by aquatic plants and algae during their growth processes.
Remaining nitrates are removed from the pond by denitrification, another biological filtration method. This process occurs only in anaerobic areas of the pond (areas without oxygen). One area that experiences minimal water flow and oxygen is below the surface of the gravel at the bottom of the pond. The anaerobic bacteria that live in these areas of the pond turn nitrates into nitrogen gas, which is released into the atmosphere.
There literally needs to be billions of bacteria at work in order for the biological filtration to work successfully to purify the water. These bacteria prefer to anchor themselves to a surface, which is why surface area is so important in constructing a successful ecosystem. More surface area means more bacteria, which maximizes the effectiveness of biological filtration. Surface area in a water feature is provided by filter media (BioBalls™), rocks and gravel. A pond with gravel on the bottom will contain more surface area compared to a pond withe exposed liner at the bottom, providing more space for bacteria to colonize!"
Happy pondering!
Special: 1 Box of 100 BioBalls™ 20% Off
while supplies last, expires 07.01.17
NBWG Newsletter
372 W College St. Marshall, MO
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9am-5pm Saturday 10:30am-5pm 660-229-3777
Fish:
Where do we want to be? Tropical paradise. Where are we? Missouri. What do we do to compensate? Make our yards look like tropical paradises. Most tropical paradises tend to include the ocean and as we all know there are many fish in the sea. One of which is the Shubunkin. These fish are a type of goldfish that are multicolored. They almost have a calico look to them, red, black, and sky blue coloring- a perfect addition to your tropical paradise.
Special: Buy One 5" Subunkins, Get the Second 1/2 Price
while supplies last, expires 06.24.17
Plants:
This month we will be showcasing the different types of tropical water lilies so that you can
familiarize yourself with them and pick out your favorites. If you cannot tell by the name, tropical water lilies make the perfect addition to your tropical paradise of a yard. The feature lily this week is called the Albert Greenburg water lily. The flowers of this water lily are a light orange to rosy pink, almost purple color. These colorful gems can grow 5" to 10" in size and the mottled leaves are 6" to 12". Mottled leaves are a prized treasure when it comes to water lilies and the Albert Greenburg has some of the best in the tropical water lily world. These water lilies are truly like no other and have so many different colors in the flowers that you have to take a second look just to notice them all.
Special: Buy 1 Tropical Waterlily, Get 2 Water Lettuce/ Hyacinths Free
while supplies last, expires 06.24.17
Ponds:
What's one thing you never see on those glorious tropical paradise vacation ads? Algae, especially not string algae. You see all these glamour shots of the ocean, seeing people snorkeling, but never once do you see string algae. And you should not see it in your water garden either. It just ruins the whole tropical paradise vibe you are going for. A great way to get rid of string algae is algaecide. It controls the algae and makes it so that you really can have a backyard paradise.
Special: Liquid Algaecide 20% Off
while supplies last, expires 06.24.17
NBWG Newsletter
372 W College St. Marshall, MO
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9am-5pm Saturday 10:30am-5pm 660-229-3777
Plants:
One of the many identifying features of summer is the neon that seem to surround us. It's everywhere: clothes, signs, buildings, everything seems to have bright colors and we would not want to disappoint you with boring water plants. As if the name does not reveal enough, tropical water lilies are bright and look like they belong in the tropics instead of your mid-western backyard. They come in a variety of colors; purple, blue, yellow, red, you name it. They are a great way to add color in your water garden this summer.
Special: Buy 1 Tropical Waterlily, Get 2 Water Lettuce/ Hyacinths Free
while supplies last, expires 06.16.17
Fish:
Another great way to add some bright colors to your water garden is adding some fish. They soon become the jewels of your water feature and can act as a great stress reliever. There is just something about the swish swish of their bodies gliding through the water that just makes you forget everything that was bothering you. Many of my customers say that their favorite thing to do when they come home is to feed their fish. They become more than just something pretty to look at, they become your pets.
Special: 6" Standard Fin Koi Buy 1, Get 1 Free
while supplies last, expires 06.16.17
Ponds:
If you did not get a clean out this year (which you should have for sure) you may be noticing sludge and debris in your water garden. This is one of the most unattractive things to see in a yard, kind of like a dirty swimming pool. An easy way to get rid of this is to put Aquascape Sludge and Filter Cleaner in your pond. Talk to Steve at the store for more helpful tips on how to keep your water feature crystal clear.
Special: 20% Off Aquascape Sludge and Filter Cleaner
while supplies last, expires 06.16.17
Now as was mentioned last week we will be featuring a different tropical water lily each week. This week's feature lily is the Brazos White Tropical Water Lily. This lily has a cup shaped flower that is a stark paper white color. There is nothing worse then having something that is supposed to white and it's not, but this flower truly is a bright florescent white. This lily will shine like the north star on a starry night. What is interesting about this water lily is that it blooms at night. It is perfect for those of you who get home in the evening and just want to relax. Typically it starts to bloom three hours after sundown and remains blooming three hour after sunup. Sometimes it will even stay blooming until noon on days with less sun. The bright white will stand out among your other water plants and will be a focal point to anyone who sees your water garden.
