Why Smart Gardeners Don't Throw Away Walnut Shells: There Are 4 Reasons

19.09.2024 01:30

What do you do with the shells after you remove the walnut kernels?

Are you just getting rid of this "garbage"? In vain!

It turns out that walnut shells are a great garden remedy.

So don't throw this mass in the trash! Especially if you have a country plot!

Collect the shells: they are not “waste” at all, but a means that can act in several “roles” at once.

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Photo: © Belnovosti

Mulch

Walnut shells are a good mulching material.

By sprinkling the soil with this mass, the gardener will ensure that the soil will remain moist for a long time. In addition, the risk of weeds will decrease.

"Nut" mulch is an excellent option for areas where fruit trees and shrubs grow.

Fertilizer

The shells easily turn into ideal fertilizer for garden crops.

All you need to do is burn the hard outer layer of walnuts. The resulting ash is the fertilizer.

Drainage

Walnut shells can also be used as a drainage layer when planting fruit trees.

Decoration

You can also use the shells to decorate flower beds or garden paths.

The main thing is not to crush the hard shell. You need to use the shell halves.

Author: Kurchev Anton Deputy Editor-in-Chief

Content
  1. Mulch
  2. Fertilizer
  3. Drainage
  4. Decoration