Don’t throw eggshells away: plant them in the garden, they work
INGREDIENTS :
1.They provide calcium, nitrogen, and deter pests.
2. Using Eggshells as Pest Deterrents:
Crush eggshells to repel slugs and pests.
Scatter them around plants to create a barrier.
3. Incorporating Eggshells into Compost:
Grind eggshells into powder for compost.
Balance soil acidity and enrich compost with calcium.
4. Making Eggshell Powder Fertilizer:
Boil eggshells in water for fertilizer.
Alternatively, grind eggshells into powder and sprinkle around plant roots.
5. Creating Homemade Compost with Coffee Grounds:
Blend eggshells, coffee grounds, and banana peel.
Apply directly to plants or mix with soil for compost.
6. Key Points to Remember:
Banana peel adds potassium for fruit growth.
Coffee grounds improve soil drainage.
Decomposition releases nitrogen for plant growth.
Eggshells deter pests and enrich soil with calcium.