Some perennial veggies provide natural fertilizer for themselves and nearby plant life. The same goes for herbs. Old and used tea bags provide nitrogen, tannic acid, and other components that help ...

Tue, Nov 4, 2025 Gardeners are being told they should put teabags in their garden in November, but only if they rip them open first. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Composting is a hugely ...

Tea is ingrained in British culture, many of us will happily indulge in at least one cuppa a day, if not more. But while most of us bin our tea bags even before the first sip, there are several ways ...

If you drink tea daily, reconsider tossing out those used tea bags. Tea leaves contain nutrients beneficial to plants when they break down into compost. Tea can also function as a pest repellent or ...

Tea ranks among Britain's most beloved beverages, but before you bin those used tea bags after your next brew, pause for thought. Gardeners ought to explore the numerous ways tea bags can be utilised ...

12:11, Fri, Apr 18, 2025 Updated: 12:12, Fri, Apr 18, 2025 As a tea-drinking nation, many of us will have plenty of used tea bags by the end of the day. But instead of chucking these out, they can ...

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