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New Water Lily

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  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    This is the stuff I used @CDouch . It comes in various sizes, although I only needed the smallest size
    https://www.pondkeeper.co.uk/cloverleaf-blanket-answer-200g/p4651
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • CatDouchCatDouch Posts: 488
    Thank you @Fairygirl I shall certainly give that a try.  I’ve tried Blagdon’s Barley Straw Liquid but it hasn’t really made any difference.  I shall go online and buy some now 👍😃
    South Devon 
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    My pond was very green this year - a combination of the shallow water and the very warm spring we had here. It's crystal clear now  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • CatDouchCatDouch Posts: 488
    @Fairygirl it says it’s harmless to fish and plants, hopefully my tadpoles would also be ok? I would hate for anything to harm them.
    South Devon 
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Should be fine  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • CatDouchCatDouch Posts: 488
    @Fairygirl 😃
    South Devon 
  • Slow-wormSlow-worm Posts: 1,630
    Fairygirl said:
    This is the stuff I used @CDouch . It comes in various sizes, although I only needed the smallest size
    https://www.pondkeeper.co.uk/cloverleaf-blanket-answer-200g/p4651
    Does it say on the tub if it's safe for birds? Couldn't find anything online.. 'my' birds drink and bathe in the bowl pond you see. 
  • CatDouchCatDouch Posts: 488
    Hi @Slow-worm mmm I hadn’t thought about that, my birds bathe and drink from the pond as well. I’ll look into it further.  I’m sure @Fairygirl has birds using her pond too so perhaps we can rely on her knowing it’s ok? 
    South Devon 
  • LynLyn Posts: 23,190
    I have a feeling barley straw extract has been deemed unsafe and is either banned or will be soon.
    Gardening on the wild, windy west side of Dartmoor. 

  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    No problem for all the birds that constantly use my pond.  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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