How to Use Coffee Grounds in the Garden

HOMESTEAD HOW-TO

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Coffee grounds are a valuable source of nitrogen, an essential element for plant growth.

NATURAL FERTILIZER

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Coffee grounds are an excellent addition to compost, acting as a ‘green’ material that adds nitrogen to the compost mix.

ADD IT TO YOUR COMPOST

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The strong smell of coffee grounds is effective in deterring ants and other garden pests.

REPEL INSECTS AND PESTS

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Contrary to popular belief, it’s the caffeine in coffee grounds that slugs and snails dislike, not just the texture.

PROTECT YOUR PLANTS FROM SLUGS AND SNAILS

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Using coffee grounds as part of a mulch mixture can help retain moisture in the soil.

MULCH

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Using coffee ground water as a foliar spray helps deliver the necessary nutrients to garden plants.

FOLIAR SPRAY