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Homes & Gardens
Holly Crossley

Are coffee grounds good for grass? Lawn-care pros discuss

Hands holding a coffee over a lawn.

Q: I recently heard that coffee grounds can be used as a natural fertilizer for lawns. Could the remnants from my morning brew really benefit my backyard, or is this gardening hack too good to be true?

A: If you're looking for sustainable gardening ideas, using coffee grounds to feed your grass sounds tempting. After all, coffee is said to be good for plants, and finding a use for them is much better than throwing them in the trash.

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