Worth every penny for the sensory experience alone! The smell, sound and touch bring back memories of childhood British beach holidays on pebbled beaches, collecting shells and paddling in the sea. T... See more
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Lovely ethos to company and was recommended them by Sophie valentine on social media . Great product for protection to seedlings but looks great too. Website was easy to navigate, prices were fair and... See more
Shellonearth have an easy to navigate website the owners are a friendly and hardworking family here in West Wales. The product of crushed shell is decorative around container plants. Especially succul... See more
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Apart from the whelk shells, I also purchased some other gardening items & vases. Great prices, free postage & probably the best packaged delivery I have ever received by courier (and there have been... See more
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We're a small, family-run business based in West Wales, recycling whelk shells from our family's seafood processing factory rather than sending them to landfill. We crush, clean and dry the shells into a sustainable, decorative product ideal for use in the garden and beyond. The shells are available in various bag sizes from 1Kg to 800Kg bulk bags. Great for; Mulching garden beds. Useful for drainage in plant pots. Perfect as a decorative top layer in containers or pathways. Loved by gardeners for being natural, long-lasting, and slug-deterring.
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These are great!
Ordered the shells, a selection of seeds, and terracotta watering spikes.
I had never heard of irrigation spikes before, so thought I would give them a try instead of having to stretch the hose all the way to the other end of the garden.
I've been using them for the last 2 weeks now and honestly think they make a difference to my watering schedule.
The shells look lovely on top of my garden pots and seem to be keeping the slugs at bay from my dahlias.
Thank you shell on earth!
July 5, 2026
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Hi Emma,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I'm sorry to hear that one of your terracotta irrigation spikes has broken.
Although terracotta is naturally fragile, the spikes are designed to withstand normal use, so this certainly isn't the experience we want our customers to have. We haven't received any contact from you about this issue, and we're sorry we weren't given the opportunity to put things right before your review was posted.
Your order also included a Hori Hori knife, so we hope you've been pleased with the rest of your purchase. If you could get in touch with us at shop@shellonearth.co.uk, we'd be more than happy to arrange a replacement or refund for the broken spike. If you could please include a photo that would be very helpful.
We genuinely value all feedback, as it helps us improve, and we always do our best to resolve any issues quickly and fairly.
Kind regards,
Caryl.
Founder.
Reply from shellonearth.co.uk
Hi Laura,
I'm very sorry to read this and disappointed to hear you've had a problem with your irrigation spikes.
This is actually the first time we've been made aware of the issue, so we're grateful you've brought it to our attention. I can see from our records that you purchased one pack of five irrigation spikes, and we'd be interested to know whether it was just one spike that broke or whether all five were affected.
If an item arrives faulty or breaks during normal use, we're always happy to offer a replacement or a refund. Unfortunately, as we hadn't been contacted before this review was posted, we weren't given the opportunity to put things right.
As a small family business, reviews have a significant impact on us, so it's always appreciated when customers contact us first to give us the chance to resolve any issues.
Please do get in touch with us via the contact form on our website or by emailing shop@shellonearth.co.uk, and we'll be more than happy to help.
Kind regards,
Caryl,
Founder.
Reply from shellonearth.co.uk
Thanks so much for your lovely feedback Janis.
Caryl.
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Great Value looks excellent.
Fast shipping. Great price , excellent product .As always helpful staff and some costs towards a good cause.
I use the shells as a topper indoors and out. Great for drainage aeration and slug prevention looks great.
Big bags are super value.
Thanks.
June 22, 2026
Reply from shellonearth.co.uk
Thanks for taking the time to leave this wonderful review Stuart. It's very much appreciated.
Best wishes,
Caryl.
Definitely recommend!
I got some ceramic spikes to keep my plants watered during the heatwave. They are fantastic quality and arrived really quickly! I had even emailed the day after I ordered to ask about when they'd come because I was a bit nervous about the heat, and the person who replied was lovely. Would definitely recommend this company. My plants are still alive and the spikes are working great!
June 22, 2026
Great products
Great products! Bought the crushed shells which work well and really make the plants in pots stand out. Recently bought worm casings and perlite, delivery was quick and everything was well packaged. Thank-you
June 10, 2026
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Excellent service
Excellent product, quick delivery.
Quick Confirmation of order & tracking details.
Very good service, will be using again when necessary
May 22, 2026
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Absolutely love this company
Absolutely love this company! Such a great way to recycle whilst making the garden look beautiful. We have told all of our family and friends and would highly recommend to anyone!
May 23, 2026
The website was easy to browse &…
The website was easy to browse & navigate...the delivery was quick and packaged well with a personal touch 😀
May 23, 2026
Crushed whelk shells
The product is lovely and looks so pretty in my pots. It was delivered on time. As I opened the bag it smelt of the sea lovely I ordered another bag straight away.
May 23, 2026
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Excellent product
Excellent product, very quick delivery and looks lovely in the garden. I would definitely recommend
May 22, 2026
Slugs hate it!
I'd heard of Shell on Earth but then forgot to look them up until it popped up on Facebook about them being at Chelsea. The biggest decision was what size to get as you don't know how far it will go. I went for 11kg. The product arrived really quickly. As a 73 year old woman I could lift it. It comes in a strong polythene bag. I decanted it into a jug and poured it into the tops of my summer bedding pots and around hosts. Not a single bite mark on any leaf. It's amazing. I'll be back for more but what I'd also like, Shell on Earth, is a storage container with brand name on as there's no closure on the bag. Buy it. You'll not regret it.
May 22, 2026
Professional support and delivery of…
Professional support and delivery of quality products
May 23, 2026
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Pleased with crushed shells
Pleased with crushed shells, happy to have something natural and effective at deterring slugs. They look good too.
May 22, 2026
Great product
Easy to order, quick delivery. I'm loving the packaging as well. Not only does it do the job it looks lovely around my plants as well. Very pleased
May 22, 2026
Delighted with my first order
Delighted with my first order. Already used my 3kg bag of shells, will be ordering another soon. Information provided on the seeds is comprehensive. Great packaging.
May 23, 2026
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