There has been an increase in straw purchasing by livestock farmers in Northern Ireland ahead of the spring period.

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 ...

Stillwater residents who live around McKusick Lake are using a novel — and natural — way to get rid of the algae that’s clouding their lake: a bale of barley. Residents pooled their money earlier this ...

You’ve all heard, “Hay is for horses.” Some people think that it is also great for growing plants. It isn’t. Technically, the bales to garden with are straw bales, such as wheat or barley, with little ...

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 ...