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Grounds on the Ground

by Michelle Andrade (Friday, May 23, 2008)

Grounds on the Ground

Some coffee is just fit for the dirt.

In our composting series, we talked at great lengths about ways to turn trash (old food) into treasure (fresh compost). Maybe you're not quite ready to have a heap of food decomposing in your backyard. If that's the case, try the very small step of dumping used coffee grounds near your plants. These grounds can be a great addition to any garden or potted plants, as they will bring much-needed nitrogen to your plants. What's more, it's one more way to creatively use something that was previously only fit for the landfill. Sounds like a weekend project to me!

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Linda commented, on May 23, 2008 at 1:42 p.m.:

I do this, and I also add water to my leftover coffee and pour it on my plants as well. We are all java lovers!

Catherine commented, on May 27, 2008 at 7:33 a.m.:

I've been wondering what to do with the leftover grounds. And Linda's suggestion of watering with the leftover coffee (diluted) is quite a find. Thanks! I think this will give my garden the jolt it needs.

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