Algae from pond

[Saraheliz]

Hi

I have a pond which produces strings of algae, wondering if anyone knows a use for this in the garden, maybe for crops or compost? It feels awaste to throw it away. I don't know if there are any nutrients in it at all.

appreciate anyones help

Sarah

[NSB]

I'd lay it around plants or put it on the compost

[ClayGarden]

i compost mine. its very nutritional

[Bren In Pots]

Mine goes in the compost bin along with any over grown oxygenater plants.

[rustylady]

Put it in the compost bin. However, please pull it out of the pond and leave it by the side for a couple of hours before putting on the compost so that any pondlife caught in it can make it's way back to the pond.

[Bren In Pots]

You're right there rustylady I tend to leave mine next to the pond till the next day, its surprising how much stuff you see wriggling about in it.

[Saraheliz]

much thanks, yes tadpoles are in my pond at the moment, so may wait a bit

Sarah