Don’t junk your eggshells. Hang them in your garden instead. Here’s why

Before using eggshells in your garden, it’s important to prepare them properly to maximize their benefits. Start by rinsing the eggshells to remove any remaining egg whites or yolk, which can attract pests. Once clean, allow them to dry completely.

Next, crush the eggshells into small pieces or grind them into a fine powder using a mortar and pestle or a coffee grinder. This increases the surface area, allowing the nutrients to be released more efficiently into the soil. Store the prepared eggshells in a dry container until you’re ready to use them in your garden.

Hanging eggshells in your garden can be both functional and decorative. One popular method is to create a string of eggshells by threading them onto a piece of twine or wire. This can be hung around garden beds or draped over trellises to deter pests and provide a steady release of nutrients.

Another creative approach is to use eggshell halves as small planters for seedlings. Simply fill the shell with soil and plant a seed inside. Once the seedling is ready to be transplanted, the entire eggshell can be planted in the ground, where it will decompose and enrich the soil.