Can I put tea bags in the garden?
So the question is, "Can I put tea bags in the garden?" The resounding answer is "yes", but there are some warnings. The wet tea leaves added to the compost bin will increase the rate at which the compost decomposes. When using tea bags as fertilizer in a compost bin or directly around plants, first try to determine whether the bag itself is compostable-20% to 30% may be composed of polypropylene and will not decompose. These types of tea bags may feel slippery and have heat-sealed edges. If this is the case, open the bag and discard it in the trash can (rogue) and keep the damp tea leaves for composting. If you are not sure about the composition of the tea bags when composting the tea bags, you can throw them into the compost. If you feel particularly lazy, take the bags out later. It sounds like an extra step to me, but it is true for everyone. If the bag is compostable, this will be obvious because worms and microorganisms will not break down this substance. Tea bags made of paper, silk or fine cloth are suitable for composting tea bags.
