A Quick Egg Shell Tip

By threegardeners
June 23, 2012

Every time you eat eggs, crush the shells and spread around sensitive plants; slugs and snails will not cross the egg shell barrier.

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Jun 24, 2012 5:20 PM CST
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Name: Ann
Ottawa, ON Canada (Zone 5a)
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I've tried this and had absolutely no luck with it stopping slugs at all.

I DO, however, suggest adding the eggshells to your compost to control ph.
Ann

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