Lawns will turn ‘greener and healthier’ with 89p natural item – deters slugs for good too

A rundown and prized demolished by are two of the biggest dilemmas many will be facing now, but there is a way to combat this – all for under £1. A gardening pro has claimed that tea bags are the answer due to the nutrients this food item provides.

Chris Ware, gardening expert at Climbing Wild Gardeners, explained that used tea bags are packed with tannic acid and nutrients that enrich the soil. He said: “Tea bags contain beneficial compounds that improve soil structure, retain moisture, and provide plants with essential nutrients.” Not only do they give gardens a boost, but they also deter like slugs and snails from destroying your crops.

Tea bags are particularly beneficial for lawns, providing a natural and cost-effective alternative to chemical . 

Chris claimed: “Burying used tea bags just beneath the soil’s surface helps retain moisture and supports healthy root growth. They also help reduce fungal infections, which leads to a greener and healthier lawn.”

Alternatively, you can mix your leftover tea with some water and make a liquid fertiliser.

All you need to do is soak the used tea bags in water for a couple of days and you’ve got yourself a homemade liquid fertiliser that’s completely natural.

If households don’t already have a pack of tea bags, Chris pointed out that they can be purchased from Tesco for just 89p, making this an affordable way to improve your garden’s condition.

Aside from promoting lawn and plant growth, tea bags can also deter unwanted garden visitors.

Chris said: “The strong scent of tea is unappealing to slugs and snails, making it an effective deterrent.

“Simply placing used tea bags around flower beds and vegetable patches can help keep these pests away.”

The smell can also discourage and foxes from digging up gardens. Chris suggested covering the tea bags with a light sprinkling of soil to disguise them while still benefiting from their repellent properties.