is easier for wildlife to become accustomed to.
3. Use Them Around Vulnerable Young Plants
New seedlings are particularly vulnerable to birds.
Sometimes birds aren’t even interested in eating the plant. They may simply scratch freshly disturbed soil looking for insects, worms, seeds, or other food—and accidentally uproot tiny seedlings in the process.
Hanging eggshells from short stakes around newly planted areas may provide an additional visual disturbance while seedlings become established.
Try them around:
Tomatoes
Peppers
Beans
Cabbage
Kale
Broccoli
Cucumbers
Young flowers
Their potential usefulness is greatest during
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