Don't toss the eggshells from your baking project. Turn them into a fertilizer in the garden, a cleaner, or a pretty picture ...

Planting lavender in a home garden. - Halfpoint Images/Getty Images Lavender (lavandula angustifolia) is a great way to add some beauty and a floral scent to your garden, and growing it is relatively ...

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 ...

Before you trash those eggshells, know this: tomatoes cheer, potatoes perk up — and they're not the only ones. This humble kitchen scrap has a big fan club.

For as long as I have been gardening, there has been a tip I have come across at least once a week: the idea that a ring of crushed eggshells placed around plants is an effective, natural barrier to ...

Along with composting, eggshells can boost plant health, deter pests, and even suppress weeds—offering a sustainable way to recycle kitchen waste while supporting plant vitality. Eggshells are rich in ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Compost is a highly beneficial soil amendment that enhances soil ...

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 ...