Algae- Be Gone!

Recently I had a dinner party and I was talking to one of my neighbors about the algae in our bird bath and fountains. She told me a great tip! Some of you might know this already, but it's news to me.
We have many fountains around our property and numerous bird baths. One bird bath is particular is so pretty and such a focal point, I was finding my self constantly cleaning it out, because of the algae.

My neighbor told me about copper pennies or copper pipe.
Drop some in and your algae problem will be under control. It works!

The fountain off our Breakfast room.
Copper has been used before the Roman Empire to help keep water clean. No time to get into the technical babble, but it works and you need several 1964 and older pennies. A section of copper pipe works better, you just pick it up when cleaning. It will not hurt the birds.

This view is our Fish fountain. There is a large deep Koi pond on the other side.

Our urn fountain on the side of our house.

The fountain off our study.

This is our pool...We have a large waterfall and 2 smaller ones.

Your visits brighten my day....Thank you as always.

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25 comments:

Simply LKJJune 28, 2012
I did not know that. Great tip. We had a wall fountain on our back porch a few years ago and I was constantly having to clean it. We tried the special algae clear stuff made for fountains, but it bubbled up! Not good.
Maureen WyattJune 28, 2012
What a great tip, Linda! I don't use germicide in case my cats or the birds drink from the fountain and algae is a big problem. ~ Maureen
AnaJune 28, 2012
Great tip Linda...Thanks for passing it along. Will have to give it a try.

Hugs and Kissea,
Ana
allisamazingJune 28, 2012
What a great tip! Thanks for sharing :)
Shenita @ Embellishments by SLRJune 28, 2012
Linda, that's a great tip! We are constantly cleaning the fountain out back!
Gina @ VictorianWannaBeJune 28, 2012
Hi Linda! Thanks for the great tip! Now I will be searching for 1964 or older pennies, so it won't work with newer pennies? Thanks for sharing your beautiful photos! Gina
LindaJune 28, 2012
Good to know!!
GinaJune 28, 2012
That's a great tip! Thanks for sharing it.
The Checkered AppleJune 28, 2012
Thanks for sharing this tip! I'm heading outside right after typing this to take care of my birdbath.
Sweet Posy DreamsJune 28, 2012
Neat tip. Never heard that.
Yvonne @ StoneGableJune 28, 2012
What a fabulous and helpful tip! No wonder all those beautiful fountains in Italy look so nice!!!
Thanks for bringing your very clever tip to TUTORIALS TIPS AND TIDBITS!
Grandma Yellow HairJune 28, 2012
So very nice to meet you Linda. I am looking forward to being a new follower and friend.
Such gorgeous fountains you have and I must remember this tip.
Don't you love the blogging world where your just a click away from such great advice and friends.
Thanks so much for finding me and joining my little site
Have a wonderful weekend
Maggie
The TablescaperJune 28, 2012
Oh my, you have quite the spectacular home and an amazing pool!

- The Tablescaper
TeresaJune 29, 2012
I knew the tip. It's one of those wife tales that pass through generations in my family. Since we had several water deposits for the animals in the country someone must have found about it, by accident I believe, and it's been passed along.

Your home is lovely, lovely and the presence of water is striking and so soothing. Well done!!!

Wishing you a nice and cool weekend,
Teresa
AlidaJune 29, 2012
This is useful to know! I love your fountains. They just look so pretty.
AnonymousJune 29, 2012
Hi Linda! Oh, I didn't know this and appreciate you sharing it! Now look at all of your lovely water features! Your place is so pretty.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Elsa de DiegoJune 29, 2012
Wow...your place is A DREAM! Congrats! Have a lovely weekend! xoxo
Laurel's QuillJune 29, 2012
Nice meeting you today, Linda...Look forward to watching your posts!! Laurel
HelenJune 29, 2012
So nice to meet you today at the blogging luncheon. I will definitely look into having my own domain as you suggested. Thanks,
Vanessa @ Cakes and TeacupsJune 29, 2012
Thank you for visiting my blog and for your blog friendship. You're garden is lovely. I'm a follower now as well : )
Calypso In The CountryJune 30, 2012
I just love fountains. What a gorgeous place you have! Thanks for the recent visit!
-Shelley
Caty June 30, 2012
Hello, Linda

I hope you are very well.
I really like your fountains.
Hear running water in a fountain is very relaxing.
Thanks for sharing your place.

Greetings,

Caty
KimJuly 01, 2012
Hi Linda. It was so nice meeting you Friday. Hope to see you again soon. I'm a follower! :)
Andrea at Opulent CottageJuly 02, 2012
You have such a beautiful property! And such a cute blog, I'm enjoying reading your posts! Thank you for your visit :)
Cheers, Andrea
DawnaJuly 05, 2012
Don't you just love the sound of your waterfalls. So relaxing. Your yard is lovely. Thank you for following me. I love your blog logo, it is so cute. Following you back. Dawna

I so appreciate your visits and sharing your thoughts at Life and Linda.

Algae- Be Gone!

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