Question 1

Do you keep water Lilly’s in stock year round?

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Hi.  Great question.  We have waterlilies here most of the year.  The lilies tend to go dormant in the winter, so we carry Water Hawthorns at that time.  
Thanks!

Question 2

Do you sell bonsai trees?

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As others have said, they don't have bonsai but they have great plants and are very helpful about plants and water features.

Question 3

In a large outdoor pond, are water lilies required to be planted or can they just float?

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Water lilies are planted. They have roots. They can be in submerged pots or in the bed of the pond if it is proper soil. They grow toward the pond surface.

Question 4

Do you guys sell Carnivorous plants?

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Hello.
On occasion we do, but we are out right now.  Thank you for thinking of us!

Question 5

Can you get water hyacinth 
 in texas

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No, it's illegal to transport, own, or posses in the State of Texas. It is considered an envasive plant.

Question 6

Do you sell lotus? I saw that three years ago you stopped but wanted to see if things changed

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Hello.
Yes, we do!

Question 7

Do you sell succulents?

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Hello.  Yes, we do.  Thanks for asking.

Question 8

Do you stock clear plastic pots?

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Hi,
Non sorry.  We chiefly sell glazed pottery.  We also sell some black plastic pots for aquatic pots.
Thanks for asking.

Question 9

What are the Covid safety practices like here?

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Hello.  What Ms. Laundry said, plus, we have the doors of the building that houses our gift shop and hard goods are always open, providing plenty of air flow.  We also clean surfaces throughout the day.  If you have any other questions please let us know.
Thank you.

Question 10

Can you bring your dog

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Sure.  As long as he or she is on a leash.  We even have a few dog treats inside at one of our registers.  (-:

Question 11

What water plant can buy

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Nelson's  has a great assortment of aquatic plants including a wide selection of water lilies, marginals and aquatic grasses. (Including a knowledgable staff to help with your ponds needs.) Be sure to check out their nursery stock,cactus/succulent area, herbs and veggie plants while your there.  You can even feed the fish or purchase fish also. They also have a large inventory of pottery that can be used as planters or turned into fountains if desired. It's a relaxing atmosphere you will surely love.

Question 12

What kind of plans do you have

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Must stop in and check them out

Question 13

Do you sell Broom shrubs or Tulip Magnolias?

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Not sure Keri. I was a customer.  Give them a call. They are. Very helpful. Good luck.

Question 14

Can I buy emersed plants here or are the water plants all just submerged?

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They have emersed and submerged.  Any plant you need for a water garden can be found here.  They also have other garden plants and a variety of fish.

Question 15

Do they do tours?

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It's a retail nursery that specializes in water gardens for waterscapes. But it is family owned and they have great service so I'm certain they would be happy to give you a tour!

Question 16

Do they sell pond fish?

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Hi.  Yes.  We do.  Give us a call, and we can tell you what we have in stock at this time.

Thank you.

Question 17

Will you have any pomegranate trees for sale this year?

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Hi Linda,
We are presently sold out, but we will most likely receive pomegranate again in late winter or early spring.
Thank you and enjoy your day!

Question 18

How can I control algae in my fish pond?

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I use Uv sterilizer light for my fish pond. Water gets so clean after a week of using

Question 19

Do you have lotus by any chance?

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Hi.
Sorry, no, we no longer sell lotus.  I really do not know of a nursery, locally, to refer you.

Question 20

Can you please send me a catalog to me..  my address is 7886 fm 1960 dayton tx.  77535

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These questions go to map users, not directly to the business. You should call them.

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