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Gardening Tip of the Day
Coffee, used in moderation, can be helpful for the growth of plants and a pest repellent. In particular, slugs dislike coffee in any form.
Coffee is great for acid-loving plants. Blueberries and roses are 2 plants that love coffee grounds. Carrots, cabbage, and radishes do very well with coffee grounds. Tomato, basil, and mints also appreciate some coffee grounds.
Sprinkling coffee grounds sparingly directly onto the garden soil serves as a nitrogen fertilizer. It’s best to scratch the grounds into the top 2 to 3 inches.
Add coffee grounds as green material to the compost pile.
Instead of pouring leftover cold coffee down the drain, use it to water garden plants.
Earthworms in the lawn love coffee grounds. It has been said that coffee grounds are their favorite food. The nitrogen is excellent for a healthy green lawn.
Coffee grounds can be added to lighten heavy clay soils. In addition, the grounds improve drainage, aid in water retention, and help to aerate the soil.
Coffee grounds are disliked by most animals, especially squirrels and slugs.
Be aware that coffee grounds take at least three months to decompose, so use judgment to not overdo.
More uses for coffee in the garden:
Control Slugs with Coffee
Repel Wasps with Coffee
Coffee in the Garden
Author Marilyn Pokorney
Copyright Marilyn Pokorney 2022
