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To help the garden

Eggshells are also widely used in gardening. One of their most common uses is as a natural fertilizer. Crushed and mixed with soil, they enrich it with calcium and help balance the pH. This is especially beneficial for plants such as tomatoes, peppers and eggplant, which require more calcium.

Larger pieces of the shell can be placed around plants and form a natural barrier against slugs and snails. Their sharp edges repel these pests without the need for pesticides.

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