Another Natural Prescription for
a Clean and Healthy Pond
Using Barley Straw is a simple and efficient method to keep ponds clear and clean all year long. Since the Middle Ages farmers have known of the benefits of Straw and used it to keep ponds clear.
To best observe the benefits of Barley Straw, it should be used continuously throughout the year in conjunction with our
Beneficial Bacteria Formula and
Clear-Pond Dry Formula. These two formulas can be used year round. Treatment with our Barley Straw can be started at any time.
According to the CAPM, "When barley straw is put into water, its cellular structure starts to break down or decompose aided by a mixture of water, light and oxygen, that is why barley works best when floating near the water surface. A microbial activity process drives this breakdown or decomposition." It is during this process that you see the release of chemicals which inhibit the growth of algae.
Choose between these:
Barley Pads,
Pond Strip,
Snip-Its for small ponds and water features, and the
Barley Pond Floater for large ponds.
