Eggshells, Don’t Throw Them Away: Soak Them in Hot Water and See What Happens

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3 Ways to Use Eggshells in Your Garden

🌱 1. Mix Into Soil as Natural Fertilizer

  • Sprinkle crushed eggshells into planting holes or mix into potting soil.
  • Ideal for tomatoes, peppers, broccoli, and roses — all calcium-hungry plants.

🐌 2. Use as Pest-Repellent Mulch

  • Scatter crushed shells around the base of plants.
  • The sharp edges deter slugs, snails, and cutworms without harming beneficial insects.

🥚 3. Start Seedlings in Eggshell “Pots”

  • Carefully crack the top off an egg, empty it, and rinse.
  • Fill with soil and plant a seed.
  • Once seedlings grow, plant the whole shell in the garden — it will biodegrade and feed the plant.