Experienced gardeners know that it is not worth throwing away used tea bags, because they can be usefully used in everyday life and on the plot.
Therefore, it is worth taking a closer look at the benefits of using them and what everyone should know about them.
Compost
Tea bags can be a great addition to compost. Tea contains acids and other microelements that speed up the decomposition of compost.
If the packaging is made of paper, then the bags can be safely added to the compost. If another type of packaging is used, it should be disposed of. It is recommended to collect tea bags in small packs before adding; there is no particular point in sending them one by one.
Attracting worms
Earthworms are the best helpers of every gardener. They improve the structure of the soil and even saturate it with useful microelements.
Everyone knows that to attract worms, you need to moisten the soil. But how to do it correctly? There is no point in flooding the entire area with water and waiting for earthworms to appear.
There is a simple trick to attract worms: sprinkle the soil with tea leaves and dig it up. In just a few days, earthworms will appear in this place. Of course, the tea leaves should be slightly damp.
Pest control
Regular tea leaves have powerful aromas that repel some pests. It can be used to combat pests on the plot or at home. Method of application: dry tea leaves are scattered around plants that have been attacked by pests and various insects.
The effect of this method can be called preventive. Also, every 2 weeks the brew should be changed to maintain the effectiveness.
It is worth storing the tea leaves in a closed container in the refrigerator, so that the aroma and main beneficial properties are preserved.
Plant leaf care
The tea leaves are high in nutrients that are beneficial to plants. Gardeners often use the following trick: take used damp tea bags and wipe the leaves.
You can also use regular tea leaves. This method will make the leaves shine and their surface will be cleared of dust.
Germination of seeds
Tea bags can be used to germinate seeds. The method of germination is as follows.
1. The top part is cut off from the tea bags.
2. Install on a flat surface.
3. You need to bury 1-2 seeds in each bag and water it.
4. The plantings are watered every week.
5. Only one strong sprout is left; the second one should not be transplanted into open ground.
This method is worth trying as an experiment. There will be no problem if a few seeds are wasted.
Mulching
If you manage to collect a large number of tea bags, they can even be used as mulch.
This mulch will ultimately become an excellent fertilizer and will protect plantings from various insects and pests. The mulch will retain its effect for 2 months, after which it must be replaced.
