Newly transplanted seedlings
Different vegetable varieties
Plants that need extra watering
Areas you don’t want to accidentally disturb
You can even write the variety or planting date directly onto a clean, dry shell.
It’s not a permanent garden label, but it costs virtually nothing.
8. Can Crushed Eggshells Stop Slugs and Snails?
You may have heard that crushed eggshells create a sharp barrier that slugs and snails refuse to cross.
Unfortunately, this isn’t completely reliable.
Slugs are capable of crossing many rough surfaces, particularly during wet weather. Crushed shells may
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