This method uses water and eggshells to yield a cheap, nutrient-rich tea for your houseplants and garden. Eggshells are no stranger to the gardener – whether they are used to start seedlings or ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Eggs make a nutritious meal for plants as well as people. Unlike most humans, plants prefer the shells, which are rich in calcium carbonate.

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 ...

Eggshells have many garden uses. They can help nourish the soil, change the pH, and kill pathogens. However, they're not ...

Eggshells are nutrient-rich and can be used in gardening as fertilizers, pest repellents, and compost enhancers. They can also aid in cleaning, serve as a calcium supplement, and be added to pet food ...

If you have a garden, you should know (if you don't already!) that calcium is a vital nutrient that enables your plants to grow healthy and strong. Calcium strengthens the cell walls of plants, ...

Eggshells are a serious environmental problem—with an estimated seven million metric tons of eggshell waste produced every year. That's roughly equivalent to the amount of plastic waste that annually ...

Eggshells, often discarded, are surprisingly versatile and nutrient-rich. They enrich garden soil with calcium, act as a natural fertilizer and pest deterrent, and enhance compost. Beyond the garden, ...