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Homes & Gardens
Ruth Doherty

Are coffee grounds good for plants? We reveal all about this eco-friendly plant fertilizer

Coffee grounds in a metal scoop.

Coffee has undeniable benefits when it comes to waking up the human body, especially during the pre-noon hour. However, its power is not limited to the kitchen. Instead, this caffeine staple is equally as impactful in the garden, where many gardeners are using coffee grounds to benefit their plants.

Used coffee grounds – left over from a coffee maker – contain a substantial amount of nitrogen, as well as potassium and phosphorus. These properties make them perfect for use the garden, such as in composting. It's an innovative way to make use of something that would otherwise have ended up in the trash.

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