How to safely kill and rid a pond of lily pads, string algae?
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Hi Julie, Here's a link that may help: https://fullserviceaquatics.com/aquatic-plants/control-string-algae-koi-pond-water-garden/
Good luck!
Barley balls will keep tumour pond algae free. For a pond that size, it will take several. The other thing you can do is plant some trees. Something to provide some shade. Shade will also help control Lily pads. Why get rid of Lily pads though. They provide cover for fish, and frogs. They are fairly easy to control. Just pull them up.
What kind of Lily pads are they? Do they bloom?