There are numerous tips and tricks available to peruse online to benefit your garden, many of which involve using household items such as tea bags.

One trick that can supposedly be accomplished with tea bags is a method to help your grass grow, as well as deter snails and slugs from your plants.

It's also something that is relatively inexpensive to buy.

For example, Tesco sells a Stockwell box of 80 teabags for 90p, while Sainsbury's sells a 40-pack of Red Label teabags for 80p, so it doesn't cost too much either.



Storage Box Shop food storage expert Sarah Lawson says you should not discard used tea bags as they are rich in tannic acid and nutrients, which can improve the quality of your soil, The Mirror reports.

Tea bag trick can be beneficial to your garden

Ms Lawson advises on where to place the tea bags, saying: "Bury them just beneath the soil's surface to help retain moisture, reduce fungal infections, and provide a nutrient boost to your plants."



Tea and coffee sprinkled around plants can also help deter slugs and snails from getting at them, as it is apparently off-putting to the creatures.

Other food waste items could help your garden, such as banana peels, which contain nutrients such as potassium, calcium, and phosphorus.


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She explains: "Burying chopped banana peels near the roots of your plants can boost their growth and resilience."

The Mirror adds: "For those looking to get rid of weeds, Sarah advises using a DIY vinegar repellent.

"All you need to do is mix vinegar with water and a dash of washing-up liquid. Spray it directly onto the weed leaves, and it acts as an effective herbicide."