Chemical free gardening – The Tea Bag Trick to Green Up Your Lawn This Spring
Spring is finally here, and many of us are eager to get our gardens and lawns looking their best again. But before you reach for expensive chemical fertilisers, here’s a clever, eco-friendly hack you might not have thought of – and it won’t cost you more than your morning cuppa!
Did you know used tea bags can help fertilise your lawn naturally? It’s a simple trick, and perfect if you’re after a lush, green lawn without the chemicals. Let’s break down this chemical free gardening hack.
How Do Tea Bags Benefit Your Lawn?
Tea leaves are packed with nutrients like nitrogen, tannins and other organic compounds, all of which are fantastic for encouraging healthy plant growth. When you bury used tea bags or scatter the tea leaves over your lawn, they slowly break down and release those nutrients straight into the soil.
Not only does this act as a natural fertiliser, but the added organic matter also improves soil structure and helps retain moisture. The result? Stronger roots, healthier grass, and that rich green colour we all want.
How to Use Tea Bags on Your Lawn
It couldn’t be easier:
- Save Your Used Tea Bags: Next time you make a brew, don’t bin the bag! Keep a small container in your kitchen to collect used tea bags over the week.
- Check What They’re Made Of: Some tea bags contain microplastics, which you definitely don’t want in your soil. If you’re unsure, simply snip them open and use the loose tea leaves instead.
- Apply to Your Lawn:
- Option 1: Bury whole tea bags just under the surface of the soil around your lawn edges.
- Option 2: Open the bags and scatter the loose tea leaves across your lawn, then lightly rake them in.
- Water Well: Give your lawn a good watering to help the nutrients soak in and start breaking down.
Why Choose Tea Bags Over Chemical Fertilisers?
✔️ Chemical-Free Care: Perfect if you’re after a greener, more natural approach to lawn care.
✔️ Cost-Effective: You’re using something you’d normally throw away – zero extra spend.
✔️ Better for the Environment: Fewer chemicals, less waste, and more organic goodness going back into the earth.
✔️ Healthier Soil: Tea leaves help improve soil quality, attract worms, and hold moisture – all great news for your grass.
A Little Heads-Up
Don’t go overboard! Adding too many tea bags in one go can cause mould or make your soil too acidic. Start small and see how your lawn responds. You can read more about this hack here.
Greener Solutions, Bigger Impact 🌱
At Greyhound, we’re all about smart, sustainable solutions – whether it’s helping you reduce waste, recycle more efficiently, or giving you eco-friendly tips like this one.
If you’re looking for more ways to live greener, or you want to manage your waste more responsibly at home or on-site, get in touch with us today. Together, we can make a real difference.
