How to Recycle Egg Shells

Don't throw those egg shells away. They are very useful in the garden and they help your houseplants, too.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Egg shells
• Pin or needle

1. Rinse the egg shell and let it dry.

2. Crush up the shells and mix them into your houseplants' soil. The eggs with decompose and add lime to the soil.

3. Or, use a pin or a needle to put a small drain hole in the base of the egg shell half.

4. Save the egg shell half and use it for a mini planter to start vegetable or flower seedlings indoors.

5. When you're ready to plant the seedlings, gently crush the egg shell and plant it along with the seedling.