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We all know that green tea is good for our health in a large number of ways. However, green tea is not only good for us. Green tea leaves can also be a very healthy addition to the plants in your garden diet. Adding green tea leaves to your garden Green tea is very high in nitrogen, which is vital for plant survival, as it is abundant in chlorophyll. Chlorophyll is the compound that enables plants to use energy from the sun to produce sugar from water and carbon dioxide (photosynthesis). Nitrogen is also one of the main elements of the amino acids that make up proteins. A lack of protein can cause the plant to wilt and eventually die. In addition, green tea leaves contain high levels of phosphorus and potassium. These are equally important for all different kinds of plants. Most importantly, green tea leaves in the garden also help plants retain water and deter weeds. Tea leaves can further enrich the soil of your garden When you add these leaves to your garden, not only do they provid...

Tea leaves are not just for making tea: they are also a source of nitrogen for your garden soil. Whether you use them as mulch or use the tea leaves as compost for fertiliser, it all depends on what your garden needs. It is also wise to add other materials from your kitchen and yard to your compost heap to provide a balanced supply of nutrients for your plants. We're all about recycling, especially when it benefits our gardens. Our latest discovery? Using tea in the garden can lead to healthier plants. Of course it can - the faded memories of parents emptying tea leaves in the midst of rich rose bushes suddenly return. But tea leaves aren't just good for plants - they also promote composting and deter pests. We investigate the benefits and drawbacks of using tea in the garden. What are the benefits of using tea in the garden Amongst other ingredients, plant fertilisers contain nitrogen which promotes healthy leaf growth. Tea also contains nitrogen - but much more than you would...

Ending your day with a relaxing cup of hot tea is a great way to ease you into la-la land. Most people finish their tea and throw their used tea bags in the bin without a second thought. After all, what can you do with a used tea bag? It turns out that you can do a lot with used tea bags, especially in the garden. Read on to find out why you might want to bury these tea bags instead of throwing them in the bin. Ten uses for tea bags 1. Bag decomposition Did you know that most British tea bags are made from a relative of banana? Manila hemp is made from the fibres of banana hemp leaf stalks. According to the British Tea and Infusion Association, the bags themselves decompose and the tiny amount of plastic they use to seal the tea bags will actually disappear within six months. 2. Tea adds nutrients to the soil Tea contains tannins and nutrients that make it a natural fertiliser for your garden. According to The Gardening Cook, as the tea leaves decompose, they release nutrients into the...