clam shells

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  1. jiffy11

    jiffy11 New Seed

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    can i use clam shells in the garden
     
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    I'm sure you can if you wash them well first. Crushed they'd make a great deterrent against snails and slugs and also add a little calcium to your soil.
     
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    Thanks I wanted to use the shells around some plants sort of a recycle thing
     
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    Jewell Incorrigible Gardener Plants Contributor

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    They should add a nice natural color to the garden also. Great idea.
     
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    toni Mistress of Garden Junque Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    If you can break them up into bits they make a great source of Calcium for plants and will work as a mulch.
     

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