Its Time To Add The Tropics To Missouri!

NBWG Newsletter

This Week's Winner of $50 Worth of Free Fish and Plants Is...... Stephanie Reid*

*Offer expires 07/29/15. Offer only valid in store, products cannot be ordered online or shipped. Redeem at Nature's Beauty Watergardens located at 372 W College St. Marshall, MO 65340

 

Store Will Be Closed Friday & Saturday (24th and 25th)

Sales Will Be Recognized An Extra Week

 

Cannas 

As many of us are here, smack dab in the middle of the United States during the hottest times of summer, a lot of us would love to be in the beautiful, bright tropics, bathing in sunlight (myself included).  Well the best we can really get is to bring a little bit of the tropics to our backyard and these cannas will do just that. They have huge, beautiful leaves that can be a yellow-green, deep green, or a pure maroon red. Their flowers make you feel like you stepped into Hawaii. The colors vary from a bright canary yellow, deep sunset orange, to a crimson red. These flowers will start to bloom in midsummer and will continue up until frost. These plants usually grow form 2-4 feet in height but may get larger. Come to Nature's Beauty Watergardens to get your little piece of the tropics.

Sale: 25% Off Canna Water Plants

Expires: 08/05/15  

Jumbo Comets

Everybody needs the original, the founder at some point. Well comets are the original goldfish, the founder of the aquarium. These are the fish that you would bring home from the carnival, holding the bag with pride and a flashing smile. They were your childhood bestie. Now is the time to help your children to get those sweet memories that your had and you can start by bring home a comet. Comets have become a staple to the water garden world and still prove to be a top pick. We now have available jumbo comets. These fish are 6"-8" in length and are the bright tangerine orange that you remember. 

Sale: Buy One Jumbo Comet Get Two Small Comets Free

Expires: 08/05/15

Patio Ponds  

Aquascape Aquatic Patio Ponds make it simple to have a complete water garden in almost any setting. Creating a beautifully planted water bowl or real rock container water garden has never been easier. Aquascape Aquatic Patio Ponds have all the natural beauty of real rock with the added durability and light weight of fiberglass. Create a natural paradise in your backyard with Aquascape Aquatic Patio Ponds!

• Light weight and durable
• Can be used indoors or outdoors
• Never fade or chips
• Natural rock veneer
• Ages like real stone
• Integrated plant shelves* 

 *Information provided by Aquascape Inc.

Sale: Buy An Aquascape Aquatic Patio Pond and Get Your Water Plants1/2 Off!!
Expires 08/05/15 

 

Cool Your Fish

NBWG Newsletter

 This Week's Winner of $50 Worth of Free Fish and Plants Is...... Kadi Johnson*

*Offer expires 07/22/15. Offer only valid in store, products cannot be ordered online or shipped. Redeem at Nature's Beauty Watergardens located at 372 W College St. Marshall, MO 65340

 

Keeping Your Fish Cool

It seems like we are finally reaching the dog days of summer where the heat is so bad you feel like you are walking into an oven. With these high temps you have to keep your outdoor fish cool. But how can you do so when it is 90+ degrees outside? One way you can do so is to provide shade for fish. Your fish need shade not only because it lowers the temperature of the water but it also can help prevent the fish from getting a sunburn. Hold up, fish can get sunburns? Yes, as surprising as it is fish can get sunburns just like humans. Although the water usually serves as a protective barrier for the fish sometimes different UV wavelenths- what causes those evil sunburns- can penetrate the water's surface and zap your fish with those torturous burns. Instead of red burn spots like we humans get, fish get skin spots. These skin spots turn white, then a creamy color, and lastly into pink ulcers. In severe cases these open sores can cause your fish's death. So, what can you do? Rubbing sunscreen all over your fish seems a little too difficult! The solution is easy, just provide shade for your fish. A great way to do so it adding tropical waterlilies to your water garden. Not only do they fill in the order of providing shade but they are also beautiful. Some tropical waterlilies even have molten leaves. Nature's Beauty Watergardens now has a large supply of these colorful plants. Another great way to provide the life-saving shade for your fish is floating water plants. These plants, as talked about in previous articles, float on the water's surface with their roots dangling directly in the water. An added bonus with these plants is that since the root s are in the water they serve as great filters for your water feature. Nature's Beauty Watergardens has a large supply of water lettuce (which has small, delicate white flowers) and water hyacinth (which have beautiful purple flowers).

Sale: Buy One Water Lettuce or Water Hyacinth Get Two Free

Expires 07/22/15    

Koi

Koi, the star of the water garden. These fish are also known as colored carp. They were originally bred in China. Koi bring color to your water garden. And, as you get to know them, you will realize that each fish has a different personality. You may have a koi that wants all the attention and is very playful or you may have a koi that is very shy. These fish make amazing pets because of their individual characteristics.  They are truly a family fish.

Sale: Buy One Koi (Of Any Size) Get The Second One 1/2  Off of Equal or Lesser Value

Expires 07/22/15

Underwater Lights 

 Imagine sinking into your favorite Adirondack chair and propping your feet up by the pond as the sun slowly disappears below the horizon. Without having to peel yourself from the chair to flip a switch, your pond takes on a new life as the twinkle of lights behind the waterfall pop on. You catch a glimmer of koi dancing around light beams under the pond’s surface.With today’s busy lifestyle, it can be difficult to enjoy your pond during the day. Underwater lights create a whole new experience by your pond after the sun goes down. And if you opt for LED lights, you’ll save on energy costs while lengthening your hours of pond enjoyment.*

 *The previous information is provided by Aquascape Inc

Sale: 20% Off Underwater Lights for Your Water Feature

Expires 07/22/15 

 

   

 

Weekly Winner Is...

NBWG Newsletter

This Week's Winner of $50 Worth of Free Fish and Plants Is...... Jim Atkins*

*Offer expires 07/15/15. Offer only valid in store, products cannot be ordered online or shipped. Redeem at Nature's Beauty Watergardens located at 372 W College St. Marshall, MO 65340

   

Nature's Beauty Watergardens has started a new drawing for $50 worth of free fish and plants. Winners will be chosen every week and will be announced on this newsletter so don't forget to check your email. You can enter this drawing via online website (www.nbwatergardens.com) by signing up for the newsletter, fill out drawing slips at Marshall Orshlen's store, at Nature's beauty Watergardens store, or during the Missouri State Fair in front of our booth. If you have previously entered our drawings with email address given you will automatically be entered into this weekly drawing.

Ruby Red Comets

The Standard Orange Comet is the most known of all fish in a water garden, however with selective breeding other colors are now available. One we now carry is called the Ruby Red Comet. As the name implies its color is a deep, gem-like red, not the orange of the standard comet. Come and see our new supply of these bright fish. See how they compliment other pond fish such as the yellow comets, shubunkins, and the sarassa (orange & white) comets. They also mix well with koi and butterfly koi.

Sale: Buy 1 Ruby Red Comet Get the 2nd One 1/2 Off

Expires 07/15/15     

 

Hybrid Purple Loose Strife

Hybrid Purple Loose Strife has beautiful magenta purple flowers on it which bloom in late summer. This plant has smooth, lance-shaped leaves that are connected directly to the stem. This plant can grow quickly and reach a height of 3 feet. One plant may have 30 stems, almost all of which have the beautiful blooms on them.

Sale: 1/2 Price Hybrid Purple Loose Strife 

Expires 07/15/15   

Sludge & Filter Cleaner

With all the extra rain we have been getting, many people have been getting extra sediment washing into their pond. Is there any solution? Aquascape carries a Sludge & Filter Cleaner that contains five strands of heterotrophic bacteria which helps break down sludge.  This combination of natural cleaners helps to maintain a strong biological balance in your pond while quickly cleaning between rocks, gravel and keeping filter pads from becoming quickly clogged. Because ornamental water gardens are enclosed ecosystems, sometimes factors like fish load, uneaten fish food, organics such as leaves, sludge and unwanted debris may disrupt the balance. Aquascape sludge cleaner maintains a strong biological balance; providing clean, clear and healthy water conditions.*

*The previous information is from AquascapeInc

Sale: 20% Off Aquascape Sludge & Filter Cleaner

Expires 07/15/15 While Supplies Last  

  

Winner of $200 Worth of Free Fish and Plants Is...

NBWG Newsletter

Winner of $200 Worth of Free Fish and Plants Is

Lisa Thompson*

*Offer expires 07/15/15. Offer only valid in store, products cannot be ordered online or shipped.

Butterfly Koi 

Butterfly Koi add beauty and grace to your water feature, with their long flowing fins. They are called Butterfly Koi for their resemblance to butterfly wings. They have the same color markings and size (can grow up to 2 feet in length) of standard koi but have the added beauty of long flowing fins. The tails flow like a bridal's veil and dress, adding a special appeal to the pond.  Many koi owners would agree that each koi has its own personality and thus so make wonderful and enjoyable pets. 

Sale: Buy One Butterfly Koi, Get One 50% off

Expires 07/08/15

 

Watercress

Watercress is our feature plant for the week. It is an excellent filter plant for goldfish ponds, especially if used in the stream or biofalls.  It is considered part of the mustard family and has toothy leaves.The stems float over the surface of the water. It can be planted in soil with 4 inches of water or it can float in deeper water. It will grow to a height of 6-12 inches and a spread of 12 inches to several feet. 

Watercress has white four-petal flowers that bloom in the spring and early summer.Interestingly, it is known to be evergreen, and will stay green even in ice. It can even be used as an herb in cooking, having a peppery taste. Watercress serves as a filter, removing the pollutants from the water. Watercress makes a great addition to a water feature.

Sale: 50% off Watercress

Expires 07/08/15

Algeacide

Aquascape is proud to announce our new Algaecide to help you win your battle with algae! Aquascape Algaecide is a liquid algae control product ideal for use in ornamental fish ponds, water gardens, fountains, and container water gardens. Our new Algaecide effectively controls many types of algae including string algae and green water.
 No one wants a green pond so let us help you keep your water clear and reduce your pond maintenance with our easy-to-use, fast-acting Algaecide! Safe for fish and plants, Aquascape Algaecide will not discolor your water or make it cloudy when combatting algae blooms.

• Controls string algae
• Clears green water
• Can be used on ponds with fish and plants

 *The previous information is provided by Aquascpe Inc

Sale: 20% off Algaecide