PondCast #5 - Barley Straw For Pond Algae Control

Getting your pond or water garden reading for the winter months isn't all that difficult but a few simple tips will go a long way in helping you avoid future problems.

Small pond owners fight a lot of problems over time.  Algae, dirty water, sick fish, bad smells.  But did you know all of these can come from one source?

Barley straw is an age-old remedy for algae problems in ponds.  But does it really work?  Find out right here.

Algae is a problem for many pond owners and one of the most basic and powerful ways to deal with it is through aeration.  You may be able to improve things without using a chemical.

Recent winters have been really hard on fish.  Some ponds have lost all of them due to long term ice coverage.  But there's a way to protect them in both hot and cold conditions.  Join us in this week's PondCast to learn more!

A common question from pond owners.  Which is better, a fountain or an aerator?  It depends on a few things and we talk about them all in this week's PondCast.

Pond aeration can help a pond so much and in so many ways.  These are proven benefits that we'll talk about in depth in this, our very first PondCast!

Most people think you need to use harsh chemicals to kill algae in a pond but a number of natural solutions exist to do it safely and easily.

Learn about the 5 major myths surrounding pond algae control and how to avoid these mistakes when caring for you pond or water garden.