Folks have tried putting crushed eggshells in their gardens for all kinds of purposes: to act as mulch, to feed plants, to stop weeds from growing, and to keep pests away. Most of those ideas don't ...

Gardener with basket of egg shells spreading crushed shells around tomato plant - VH-studio/Shutterstock A quality eggshell contains about 2.2 grams of calcium carbonate, the compound that gives them ...

Put these overlooked kitchen scraps to work in the garden and watch your plants thrive. Along with composting, eggshells can boost plant health, deter pests, and even suppress weeds—offering a ...

Instead of throwing eggshells into the trash, you can save them for the compost -- but are shells actually any good for your garden, or is it all a myth?

For as long as I have been gardening, there has been a tip I have come across at least once a week: the idea that a ring of crushed eggshells placed around plants is an effective, natural barrier to ...

Brown garden slug with antenna on a green lettuce leaf. - Jeffrey2/Shutterstock Slugs and snails are legless, slimy mollusks that love to chew on foliage, fruits, and vegetables. They come out at ...

Having moved to a condo several years ago, I no longer have the space for a vegetable garden, and I must admit I miss it and my compost bin. But old habits die hard, and I still save eggshells and ...

Along with composting, eggshells can boost plant health, deter pests, and even suppress weeds—offering a sustainable way to recycle kitchen waste while supporting plant vitality. Eggshells are rich in ...

A quality eggshell contains about 2.2 grams of calcium carbonate, the compound that gives them their strength. Eggshells also contain lesser amounts of magnesium, phosphorus, iron, copper, and ...