Gardeners urged to use eggshells this month to solve common problem

Gardeners urged to use eggshells this month to solve common problemThe low-cost gardening trick involves crushing leftover shells into small shards and scattering them around vulnerable plants Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By Neil Shaw, Assistant Editor 09:22, Mon, Jun 1, 2026 Updated: 09:22, Mon, Jun 1, 2026 Eggshells can be used in a garden (Image: Jam Press)Gardeners are being urged not to throw away their eggshells after breakfast as experts claim they could help stop slugs and snails destroying plants. The low-cost gardening trick involves crushing leftover shells into small shards and scattering them around vulnerable plants. window.scriptsToLoad.push({url:'https://live.primis.tech/live/liveView.php?s=118222&vp_content=plembed3a6btjknzwqh&cbuster=%%CACHEBUSTER%%&playerApiId=v118222',triggeredBy:'tcfLoaded',delay:1500,containerId:'ovp-primis',title:"Primis player",beforeLoad:()=>{window.top.addEventListener('primisPlayerInit',e=>{try{if(e.detail&&e.detail.playerApiId==="v118222"){if(window.document.getElementsByClassName('jwplayer')[0]){e.detail.float('disable')}}}catch(e){}})},}) Experts say the sharp texture can help deter slugs and snails from reaching stems and leaves. The advice was originally shared by gardening experts speaking to The Spruce and has since gained attention among gardeners looking for chemical-free ways to protect their plant. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Get gardening news, tips and inspiration plus selected offers and competitions Subscribe Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy PolicyHorticulture expert Chrissie Handley said crushed eggshells can act as a natural barrier. She told The Spruce: “The sharp texture wi...