NW Gardens
Clearing things up by Marty Wingate
Slimy green algae can turn a delightful water feature in the garden into an embarrassment.
Get rid of the algae in your fountain or pond without harming plants, fish or animals by using the Water Wych. Sink the black box -- made from recycled plastic and filled with volcanic rock, carbon and silicates -- into the water and within two weeks the green slime will begin to disappear.
The Water Wych is available in several sizes, beginning with the Micro Fountain Wych suited to features that hold up to 20 gallons of water ($10.60) up to the Large Water Wych, for up to 8,400 gallons ($128.50). To order: 209-667-8188 or www.waterwychusa.com.