Gardener's secret: Eggshell trick keeps snails at bay

Snails are the most numerous group of mollusks. Approximately 105,000 species of snails are found worldwide. Most of them are herbivores. During the spring and summer, they visit our gardens in large numbers, destroying crops. How can you get rid of snails? Learn a trick from an experienced gardener.

In Canada, there are approximately 250 different species of snails. Most of them feed on plant leaves and stems, but for some reason, mollusks particularly favour lettuce and cabbage. In one night, they can devour a significant portion of the crop.

To get rid of snails from the garden, look in your refrigerator. It turns out that the solution to the problem may be closer than you think. You may have accidentally thrown away something that could be a lifesaver while preparing breakfast or baking a cake.

A proven method for feeding hungry snails is eggshells. Snails have a hard time moving on uneven surfaces, so crushed and scattered eggshells become an insurmountable barrier.

So, how do you use these shells in practice? Boil them and let them cool completely. Please put them in a plastic or cloth bag, crush them to a fine powder, and then scatter them around the attacked plants. Repeat this once a week, and the snails will quickly leave your garden.

Crushed eggshells can be used in several ways, including preparing homemade plant fertilizer. How to do it? It's straightforward. Just crush the shells, mix them with soil, and then water them thoroughly. After a few days, the shells will release nutrients into the soil. Eggshell fertilizer is a source of calcium, making it an ideal remedy for neutralizing overly acidic soil.

When the soil pH is low, some plants stop growing. Regular use of eggshell fertilizer balances the pH of the soil, resulting in visibly better plant health and, consequently, higher-quality crops.