Don’t throw them away. Boil the shells and say goodbye… Show more

Don’t throw them away. Boil the shells and say goodbye… Show more

Larger pieces of shells can be placed around plants to create a natural barrier against snails and slugs. Their sharp edges deter these pests without the use of pesticides.

Another option is to add mussels to your compost: they speed up decomposition and enrich the compost with minerals.