They carry essential nutrients that can benefit your soillike a fertilizer does, helpingplants grow fastand manage soil acidity.

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Eggshells are beneficial for a garden because they act as a natural fertilizer for plants.

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Also, plants that prefer a less acidic soil will benefit from this alkaline additive.

Egg-shell mulch protects edible planting in ‘A Child’s Garden in Wales’, RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2011. Designed by Ysgol Bryn Castell & Heronsbridge School Horticulture Students with Anthea Guthrie

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These categories include tomatoes, aubergine, peppers, hydrangeas, roses, and ferns.

However, there is speculation as to whether or not this is truly effective.