Improving Life using Effective Microorganisms®
Improving Life using Effective Microorganisms®
HOME GARDEN
HOME GARDEN
PONDS
Treating a pond with Effective Microorganisms® once per month (And, we're usually talking about Activated EM-1®) will keep enough beneficial microbes in the system to keep nutrient levels low enough to improve overall water clarity. Interestingly, EM-1® also has the ability to neutralize salts, such as calcium, and prevent them from crystallizing on surfaces, a great benefit with water fountains using hard water. It will also clean the crystallized salts off the surfaces it comes in contact with.
On average, for a healthy pond or water garden, EM-1® Microbial Inoculant is applied once per month. The rate is 1 part EM-1® for every 10,000 parts water. Allow several weeks to a couple months for the EM-1® to work. Some slime (muck) from the bottom will slowly rise to the surface. Leave it and let nature do its thing as it will disappear shortly.
This chart is a quick reference guide to figure how much EM-1® you may need.
Higher concentrations are only necessary under extreme conditions where sludge and muck are choking out the pond. When the pond resembles a wastewater lagoon more than a pond, apply at the suggested rates every other week until the water clears. Once the water clears, reduce application rates to once per month for maintenance.
EM-1
The all-natural probiotic for plants and soils. It is made without any GMO ingredients and is USDA certified organic.
EM-1 Waste Treatment
A safe alternative to synthetic chemicals that can be used for all waste treatments, wastewater and fresh water treatments, and deodorizing.
N Type Ceramics
Safe, chemical-free solution to ammonium nitrogen control. Safe to use in all aquatic environments.
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Increase your curb appeal and create an enjoyable yard with healthy ornamental plants.
Make your neighbors jealous by keeping your lawn green, healthy and flourishing.
Increase the nutrient density and overall growth of your home produce.
Increase your curb appeal and create an enjoyable yard with healthy ornamental plants.
Make your neighbors jealous by keeping your lawn green, healthy and flourishing.
Increase the nutrient density and overall growth of your home produce.
Increase soil health and decrease soil pathogens and pests with chemical-free methods.
Chemical-free products safe for aquatic environments to keep them clean and odor free.
Create nutrient rich compost from your own green waste or kitchen scraps
Increase soil health and decrease soil pathogens and pests with chemical-free methods.
Chemical-free products safe for aquatic environments to keep them clean and odor free.
Create nutrient rich compost from your own green waste or kitchen scraps
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