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Barley Ball Refill

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4.5

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★★★★☆
3.7

 

$17.99 at Gardener's Supply Company

 
 

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Pros

  • Easy to install (24)
  • Supports fish (20)
  • Natural look (13)
  • Easy to clean (4)
  • It works (2)
  • Can see it but barely (1)
  • Improves water appearance (1)
  • It really works (1)
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Cons

  • Container hard to open (1)
  • Did not work (1)
  • Difficult to maintain (1)
  • Hard to close (1)
  • Hard to install (1)
  • Hard to open plastic ball (1)
  • Pond still green (1)

Best Uses

  • Pond (8)
  • Backyard (7)
  • Water garden (3)
  • Garden (1)
  • Good pond maintenance (1)
  • Just toss it in the pond (1)
  • Landscaping (1)
  • Pond use (1)
 
 
 

Provided by Gardener's Supply Company

This is a refill for the , a highly effective and environmentally-safe way to encourage clearer ponds. It contains pre-activated barley straw and a float that is seeded with natural micro-organisms. The Barley Ball is safe for fish, pets and flowering plants.

  • Refill the every three to four months
  • Unused refills can be stored in a dry place for two years
  • Made of barley straw
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    Last update: Oct 25, 2009

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    Most helpful positive review

    [1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

    Most helpful negative review

    [0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

     
    ★★★★★
    5.0
    Barley Ball Refill Review

    "I have a multi-level waterfall, with several bowls that eventually cascade into a larger pond. I used to spend hours, lifting nasty string algae out of the bowls and scrubbing it from the rock crevices. I have been using the barley ball for 3 seasons and the string algae has disappeared from my pond. I purchase a new ball container every other year, alternating with just the refill. The only negative is the bal..." Read Full Review »

    Apr 27, 2009 by Joni B.

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    ★☆☆☆☆
    1.0
    sorry to say the barley ball didnt work.

    "I bought the barley ball. A size larger than recommended. The Pond went green within a few weeks and never recovered. It was a expensive lesson to learn... The ball doesn't work. I was considering purchasing the siphon pond vacuum but, am heistant it might not work either. That would be an even more expensive lesson...." Read Full Review »

    Jul 12, 2008 by Wendell the pond keeper

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    Really Works!

    ★★★★☆
    4.0

      Pros

    • Easy to Install
    • Supports Fish

      Cons

    • Difficult to Maintain

      Best Uses

    • Back Yard
    • POND
     

    "I have used these for over two years. They do clear the water in the pond. Mine is 15' x 20' x 3' deep. Putting the refills in the ball is kinda yucky as it get covered in algae, but I found if you use two towels, one in your lap on one over the ball, it opens easily.

    Would highly recommend "

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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    Oct 25 2009
    SEHL
    Bushnell, FL
    I am:
    • Budget Shopper
    Reviewed at:
    Price: $17.99
     

    [1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

    Barley Ball Refill Review

    Barley Ball Refill Review

    ★★★★★
    5.0

      Pros

    • Easy to Install
    • It really works

      Cons

    • None

      Best Uses

    • Just toss it in the pond
     

    "I have a multi-level waterfall, with several bowls that eventually cascade into a larger pond. I used to spend hours, lifting nasty string algae out of the bowls and scrubbing it from the rock crevices. I have been using the barley ball for 3 seasons and the string algae has disappeared from my pon …"  Read Full Review »

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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    Apr 27 2009
    Joni B.
    Santa Rosa, CA
    I am:
    • Midrange Shopper
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    Price: $17.99
     

    Barley Ball Refill Review

    Great Product

    ★★★★★
    5.0

      Pros

    • Easy To Clean
    • Easy to Install
    • Supports Fish

      Cons

    • None

      Best Uses

    • POND
     

    "We have been using this for two years and we think it does a wonderful job on keeping our pond clean. I have read reviews that say it stinks, but you can only smell it when you change it. This is it's job. To remove the impurities in the pond that cloud the water. I would like to see the holder …"  Read Full Review »

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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    Apr 5 2009
    Animal Lover
    Bushnell, Florida
    I am:
    • Budget Shopper
    Reviewed at:
    Price: $17.99
     

    Barley Ball Refill Review

    Makes a difference in our pond

    ★★★★☆
    4.0

      Pros

    • Easy to Install
    • Improves water appearance

      Cons

    • None

      Best Uses

    • POND
     

    "Easy to use. Just drop in the barley ball in the spring. We normally buy a refill every spring. Take the ball out of the pond in the winter months. This has made such a difference in the water in our pond. It is so much clearer and we don't need to use any chemicals. We have been using the barley ba …"  Read Full Review »

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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    Feb 11 2009
    mikesracegirl
    Nashville, TN
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    • Midrange Shopper
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    Price: $17.99
     

    Barley Ball Refill Review

    barley ball

    ★★★★☆
    4.0

      Pros

    • Easy to Install

      Cons

    • None

      Best Uses

    • None
     

    "This does help to keep your pond clear, especially on those very hot summer days where the algae could build up quickly. The ball needs to be lifted occassionly and cleaned.The only improvement I could thik of would be that the ball's surface be easier to clean. Sometimes what it collects does not …"  Read Full Review »

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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    Jul 10 2008
    Kathy
    PA
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    • Bargain Hunter
    • High-End Shopper
    • Practical
    • Stylish
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