7 Reasons to Use  Eggshells in Your Garden

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In the Compost

Adding eggshells to your compost pile is a simple way to increase the calcium content of your garden soil.

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Planting with Eggshells

Placing crushed eggshells in the planting hole can provide a significant growth boost.

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Side Dressing

Sprinkling crushed eggshells around your plants serves to increase soil calcium levels.

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Eggshell Tea

Eggshell tea is an excellent way to deliver nutrients directly to plants’ root zones.

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Starting Seedlings

Kickstart your seedlings in eggshells for an eco-friendly beginning.

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Balance Soil pH

Eggshells can help balance soil pH and aerate the ground.

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For the Birds

Birds, particularly during nesting season, benefit from the calcium in eggshells.

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