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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Simple bales of barley now sitting in several Carroll County ponds may be the solution to a perplexing and destructive environmental problem nationwide: pond scum. “It sounds a little weird, but it is ...

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.

EASTHAMPTON — Lakes and ponds around the world are experiencing an increased occurrence of algae blooms as a result of warmer temperatures. This has had a particularly significant impact on water ...

If you don't want to use chemicals to keep pond and fountain water clean, there's a natural alternative: dried barley straw. When placed in water, the barley begins to break down, releasing chemicals ...

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 ...