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Barley Straw Pond Pads and Pond Strips
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In the Middle Ages sheaves of corn were ceremonially thrown into village ponds and wells to ensure the purity of the water. More recently farmers have found, often by accident, that a bale of straw in the farm pond keeps it clear. Research over fifteen years at the Centre for Aquatic Plant Management, an outstation of The Institute of Arable Crop Research at Long Ashton, has proved the effectiveness of barley straw in keeping pond water clear.
Positioning Pond Pads
Inspection and Replacement of Pond Pads
Pond Pads and Pond Strip have been developed to provide a natural, chemical free solution to clarity in ponds. |
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20201. Original Barley Pond Pads
7 inches square, 3 pads per pack
For an average sized garden pond. Each pack contains 2 pads to give 12 months protection. Launched in 1994 these pads first introduced barley straw treatment to garden ponds. Tens of thousands of packs are in regular use. |
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20203. Snip-Its Barley Pond Pads
For clean, healthy ponds!
For small ponds, barrels and water features. Each Snip-Its pack contains one pad, which can be cut easily to give the required dose for small ponds and water features. The unused portion of the pad should be kept for repeat treatments.
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20205. Lavendar and Barley Pond Pads
7 inches square, each pad treats 700 gallons, 4 months
3 pads per pack
New Lavender Pond Pads have been developed as a result of further research by the Centre for Aquatic Plant Management. It was discovered that lavender could be more effective as a natural algaecide than barley straw but needed more oxygen to break down. Green Ways have combined the benefits of the two plant materials into their New Lavender Pads but recommend that the pads are only used where there is a pumped system to ensure sufficient quantities of oxygen in the water.
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20207-8. Pond Strip
7" x 33", treats a half acre, up to 4 months
For large garden ponds.
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20209-2. Pond Pad Floater
Single Pack
The Pond Pad Floater has been developed to keep Pond Pads suspended near to the top of the pond to maximize performance.
For Deep Ponds:
When Pond Pads are used in deep ponds it is possible for them to sink into the depths where they may be less effective in controlling algae. The Pond Pad Floater will hold a Pond Pad just below the surface, where it will work most effectively.
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Barley Straw Pond Pads and Pond Strips
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