8 little-known and useful uses of eggshells

The heat will return soon, I promise! The days have already started to get longer, the snow will become rarer… Sooner than we think, we will be able to enjoy our gardens again!

And to make it an even more pleasant place, here are eight suggestions made from simple eggshells. Remember to put them aside when you make your next omelette!

Shells can serve many important functions and can be used in many ways. They have become very popular with gardeners and farmers.

Here’s how you can use them:

1. For drainage

Plant eggshells in the soil of your plantation. This will help drainage and allow the soil to absorb air.

2. To balance pH

Soil pH can affect flower color, depending on whether it is acidic or alkaline. Adding eggshells near your hydrangeas, for example, could cause them to turn pink.

3. To keep snails and worms away

Eggshells help keep away small snails and worms looking for a good meal. When the shell is placed around your plant, it becomes difficult for them to reach it, as the sharp shell edges will create a protective barrier!

4. To nourish the soil

Eggshells contain nutrients and minerals, such as calcium. The shell breaks down slowly, allowing plants to absorb a perfect dose of calcium.

5. To keep deer away

As mentioned above, egg shells can repel snails and worms. But they can also repel deer, which don’t like the smell of eggs.

6. To feed the birds

Birds are big fans of crushed eggshells because they contain a lot of calcium. And when birds are attracted to your garden, they reduce the number of insects there! Great!

7. To have beautiful and good vegetables

Placing egg shells under tomatoes, peppers, squash and zucchini will prevent them from rotting, thanks to the slow release of calcium.

8. To grow seedlings

Eggshells are perfect for making small seedling pots. Simply rinse the shells, place them in their cardboard box and fill them with soil and shoots. Don’t forget to remove the ends of the eggshell so that the roots can develop.