Barley straw is pictured floating on a pond. Pond owners who are experiencing an issue with algae and/or an overgrowth of aquatic vegetation can consider implementing barley straw pond kits and/or ...

Question: I started a wildlife pond that will not be using a filter this year because I will be attracting dragonfly larva. Unfortunately, now I have algae in the pond. What are your views on using ...

Small ponds and lakes are very common in the Tri-State. Whether they are designed for aesthetics or stocked for fishing, ponds and lakes offer lifelong enjoyment for many home and small farm owners.

Q: I read that tossing a small bale of barley straw into the water garden will keep it clear of algae. Is that true? A: I wouldn't say it stops all algae, but there is some evidence that barley straw ...

Paul Nowak of the Nashawannuck Pond Steering Committee and Paul Davis place onion bags filled with barley straw in strategic locations around the pond last April in an effort to prevent cyanobacteria ...

The Cayuga County Soil and Water Conservation District is selling barley straw rolls, a natural method for controlling excessive algae growth on ponds. Barley straw does not kill algae, but inhibits ...

Tell us what your business does. Blue Water Ponds cleans ponds and small lakes without herbicides. We use a combination of barley straw and nets to biologically manipulate the pond, which effectively ...

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Gardeners have been encouraged to do this simple task in April to ensure clear water in their garden ponds all summer long Households with garden ponds are encouraged ...