Starbucks gives away free bags of used coffee grounds for gardening and I was wondering what the benefits are...it any. Thanks!
2007-03-06 07:32:51 · 18 answers · asked by Boo 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Coffee by-products can be used in the garden and farm as follows:
Sprinkle used grounds around plants before rain or watering, for a slow-release nitrogen.
Add to compost piles to increase nitrogen balance. Coffee filters and tea bags break down rapidly during composting.
Dilute with water for a gentle, fast-acting liquid fertilizer. Use about a half-pound can of wet grounds in a five-gallon bucket of water; let sit outdoors to achieve ambient temperature.
Mix into soil for houseplants or new vegetable beds.
Encircle the base of the plant with a coffee and eggshell barrier to repel pests.
If you are into vermi-posting, feed a little bit to your worms
Good Luck!
2007-03-06 07:42:15 · answer #1 · answered by Nick 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My uncle puts his used coffee grounds, along with egg shells and some other things in a small bag to make compost for his garden. He has a great garden!!
2007-03-07 03:12:09 · answer #2 · answered by Kirsten 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Y E S, Used coffee grounds are suppose to
neutralize the acid in the soil especially with
flowers and tomatoes!!!
2007-03-06 07:41:56 · answer #3 · answered by Vagabond5879 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! My dad was a landscaper for years and he always used old coffee grounds and eggshells, pretty much any organic waste EXCEPT protein based waste. Coffee grounds are great for acid-loving plants. They're also a wonderful addition to your compost pile!
2007-03-07 05:12:01 · answer #4 · answered by nmd061105 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is great directly around the base for acid loving plants like azaleas and can be mixed with compost or potting soil for less acidity. Worms love it too and they are great for the soil, so anything that attracts earth worms can only be good for your plants. Just don't dump a whole bag on or around a plant unless you know your soil's ph level.
2007-03-06 07:53:20 · answer #5 · answered by sw-in-gardener 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your better off to safe the grounds for the compost pile. However, if you have acid loving plants, i.e., azaleas, rhodies, they will benefit from small amounts of the grounds.
2007-03-06 07:44:54 · answer #6 · answered by dracenalady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
coffee grinds, tea leaves and all organic waste is fabulous for the garden, makes it grow all that much better
2007-03-06 20:05:24 · answer #7 · answered by Val K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My Mother told me that the worms love it, and you love worms in the flower garden. Good for the soil. And my Mother was never wrong!
2007-03-06 07:41:06 · answer #8 · answered by Aristarchus 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Snails and other plant eating bugs dont like them either. They wont crawl over them because of the smell and texture.
2007-03-06 11:23:06 · answer #9 · answered by Big red 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah the benefit is it lowers Starbuck's garbage removal bill lol
2007-03-06 07:40:35 · answer #10 · answered by netthiefx 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋