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