If you live near a wooded area and find that deer are munching on your plants, sprinkle some eggshells around them. Apparently, deer hate the smell of eggshells. Click here to find out deer-resistant plants.
3. Bird Feed
Having birds hangout around your garden is awesome because they take care of unwanted pests. Birds love eating eggshells, so sprinkle some around your garden and watch the birds fly on in.
4. Healthy Soil
Eggshells are rich in calcium and other nutrients, so broken eggshells can really benefit the health of your soil and in turn, the health of your plants.
5. Healthy Veggies
Certain vegetables like tomatoes, eggplants, and peppers are prone to rotting because of calcium deficiencies. If you want to ensure your veggies stay healthy, bury some broken eggshells beneath the soil around your vegetable plants.
6. Balanced Soil
If your soil is too acidic for certain plants, burying some eggshells in the soil around them can help balance the pH level of the soil.
7. Compost
Crushed eggshells make for an excellent addition to your compost pile or bin. Why would you ever throw out another eggshell again when they can be composted instead?
