10/21/2026
Fun fact of the day - for those who are wondering.
No, diatomaceous earth does not kill plants. Diatomaceous earth is a soft, crumbly sedimentary powder made from the fossilized cell walls of microscopic, water-dwelling algae called diatoms. Composed mostly of natural silica, it feels like soft flour to humans. It is a natural powder made of fossilized aquatic algae and does not act as a chemical.