Before you toss your eggshells, it’s time to give them a second shot. Eggshells used as fertilizer for your garden can benefit the soil your plants use to gain essential nutrients, aiding rapid growth ...

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 ...

Fight food waste and nourish your garden by using eggshells and coffee grounds—here's everything you need to know about this easy, natural compost option. One of the best supplements for your garden's ...

We’ve all been eating a lot of eggs lately, if sales data are to be believed. You love what’s inside of them. But did you know your plants love what’s outside? So don’t toss those shells. Whether ...

Q. I grow tomatoes in pots and keep getting blossom-end rot. I know it is caused by calcium deficiency. Should I add some eggshells to the potting soil? A. Blossom-end rot is a common problem in pots ...

When you think about a thriving ecosystem, it’s easy to see the symbiotic relationship between plants and animals. Plants feed animals and, in return, animals fertilize plants through scat and ...

Eggshells are constantly being thrown out without a second thought, so what if they could be put to good use? They carry essential nutrients that can benefit your soil like a fertilizer does, helping ...

A quality eggshell contains about 2.2 grams of calcium carbonate, the compound that gives them their strength. Eggshells also contain lesser amounts of magnesium, phosphorus, iron, copper, and ...