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4 Gardening "Hacks" That Don't Work, According to a Pro
08.07.2023 - 11:03 / thespruce.com
It seems as though gardening attracts two types of people. There are the ones with a true talent for it. They are willing to put in the work as they learn about plants, their soil, and growing techniques. Then there are the people who love the look of a garden but want an easy, foolproof way of getting the final results.
While there are plenty of good gardening hacks out there, there are also plenty of bad. That’s why we talked to an expert about the most popular gardening hacks that actually don't work.
Alex Wojenski is an expert guide for the sustainable home brand Grove Co.
According to Alex Wojenski of Grove Co., it’s not all in our heads. There are tons of garden myths out there, and Wojenski says many do have some truth to them, which is why it’s so tricky to separate plant fact from fiction. While some hacks might simply not work, problems arise when they cause harm. If something sounds too easy or too out there, it’s worth researching further before applying it to your garden.
Lucky for us, Wojenski gave us a few tips about which hacks you should definitely avoid.
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People will tell you to add eggshells to your garden for all kinds of reasons: to deter pests, especially snails, or to add calcium to your soil. If you’re doing it for the second reason, Wojenski says this won’t work. In fact, it’s one myth that could harm your plants more than help them.
Yes, eggshells are rich in calcium, but unfortunately, it doesn’t simply leech into the soil just because you placed them there. The shell needs to break down, and Wojenski says this can take years. Worse than that, eggshells also contain sodium, and this is what can harm your plants. Plus, Wojenski says if you're in North America, your soil likely
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