AQUATIC PLANTS have Arrived at Backyard Concepts

New Aquatic Plant Arrivals For This Spring!

April 21, 2008

Greetings!

The weather this year has ranged from freezing to high 80's making it extremely difficult to gauge the actual arrival of spring. To put all this confusion to rest, I have simply declared...Spring Is Here! After all a "Garden Goddess" should have some authority on this matter.

Spring is a glorious time for water gardeners. The koi are awaking from hibernation (starving, of course), the aquatic plants are just beginning their growth cycle for the year, even the lilies are pushing up pads right now. We have some new varieties of aquatics this year that I am excited about. Lists won't show you how beautiful they are but I have highlighted a few below but for a complete list of availability see our 2008 Aquatic Plant List.

Now is also the time to get that pond cleaned out and make it look great. If you prefer to do it yourself we have a Spring Cleanout Guide that you can download. This can get pretty messy and highly labor intensive so if you want to skip the headache contact me at swalker@backyardconcept.com and we will send the "boys" out to clean it up for you.

It would not be spring time in Texas if we didn't have a good solid ALGAE BLOOM! If you have algae you are not alone. There are several ways of dealing with Algae. Check out Algae Control Suggestions.

BUILD A POND SEMINAR
April 26, 2008

Learn How to Install a Pond the Right Way, The First Time.
This is by far our most popular class. You will learn how to install a Pond Kit properly. Mike Marcom, Owner of Backyard Concepts and a Certified Aquascape Contractor teaches you how to properly install a beautiful pond and waterfall. Mike loves to teach and guides you through the process step by step, showing the the tricks of the trade.

This is a hands-on class. Come prepared to GET DIRTY! Bring your gloves and wear your grubs.

Breakfast and Lunch will be served.

Our Price: $35 each or $60 per couple
TIME: Saturday, April 26th 8am-2pm
Class size is limited
Reservations are Required

Aquatic Mint A creeper that can grow up 12' tall. fragrant and can submerged up to 6".
Water Celery Ours stayed year around in ponds	Pitcher Plant Unique and colorful bog/wet area plant

Also new for 2008 is Frogs Mouth, Ruby Runner, Mares Tail, Dwarf Parrots Feather, Water Sprite. Come see whats new.

Retail hours are 9am-5pm Tues - Saturday.
See ya soon

Sincerely,

Sheila Walker
"BYC Garden Goddess"
Backyard Concepts

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