I don’t know about you, but we go through a lot of eggs in my house. Eggs are delicious and packed with protein, and their shells offer up a ton of different benefits, too. So before you go throwing those eggshells out, here are 7 reasons why you should hang on to them.

1. Natural Pest Deterrent

If slugs, worms, and snails are eating your flowers, scatter some eggshells around the base of the plant. These pests don’t like the feeling of eggshells, so they’ll be sure to stay away.

2. Repels Deer

3. Bird Feed

Having birds hangout around your garden is awesome because they take care of unwanted pests. Birds love eating eggshells, so sprinkle some around your garden and watch the birds fly on in.

4. Healthy Soil

Eggshells are rich in calcium and other nutrients, so broken eggshells can really benefit the health of your soil and in turn, the health of your plants.

5. Healthy Veggies

Certain vegetables like tomatoes, eggplants, and peppers are prone to rotting because of calcium deficiencies. If you want to ensure your veggies stay healthy, bury some broken eggshells beneath the soil around your vegetable plants.

6. Balanced Soil