egg shells, tea bags and coffee grounds in the garden

Watch Reply
More
Mark unread Print Skip to new
iluvcatz Westerly, RI Jul 05, 2009

Is it okay to use egg shells and teabags as a mulch? I am growing catmint.

Post #6779839
Quote
threegardeners North Augusta, ON Jul 05, 2009

Yes, perfectly ok to use them.

Post #6779892
Quote
Jul 05, 2009

Make sure you rinse the eggshells first--they can attract four-footed rodents. The coffee grounds will add a bit of nitrogen, and the teabags won't hurt anything (but they will break down faster if you rip the little bag first).
Isn't catmint a wonderful plant? I don't know about it being attractive to cats, but it sure is to humans!

Post #6780183
Quote
iluvcatz Westerly, RI Jul 05, 2009

is there anything else I could use? my garden is only 8 square feet and I have many flower planters. I dont have anywhere to store a bag of mulch

Post #6781140
Quote
Jul 18, 2009

You could use a living mulch such as creeping Sedums or other groundhugging plants.

Post #6833590
Quote

Post a Reply to this Thread

Please or sign up to post.
Back to Forum Homepage

More Beginner Gardening Threads

Go to all Beginner Gardening threads
BACK TO TOP