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5. Used In Mulching
Improve your soil by using eggshells! Apply a thick layer of shells to help deter weeds.
The eggshell fertilizer will moisturize the soil and will also improve fertility among the plants.
6. Repel Deer
Deer are amazing, but they can make a huge mess out of your garden if they come near it! The good thing is they hate the smell of eggs.
So, scatter the eggshells all over those plants that the deer love. Placing eggshells in your garden will sure to scare them away.
7. Garden Decoration
Once you are done using the eggs, clean the eggshells well and decorate your house with them! Paint them, draw interesting things in them, hang them somewhere around your home, or simply make child decorations from them.
This is a great project to do with your kids and show them that repurposing food is important!
8. Add To Chives
Make your chives healthier and growing! The calcium from eggshells will make your chives grow healthier.
To do this, drop a handful of the crushed eggshells all over the roots of the chives.
9. Prevent End Rot For Tomatoes
Tomatoes can benefit a lot from eggshells. Therefore, before planting them add a handful of crushed tomatoes in the soil.
Using eggshell fertilizer on your tomato plants can also help to protect the plant against diseases, or getting rotten at the end!
10. Cat Deterrent
If cats visit your garden frequently, deter them by crushing some eggshells and placing them on the places cats love coming at most!
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