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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Teresa Conway

Do gardenias like coffee grounds? Experts weigh in on this all-natural plant fertilizer

Fragrant white flowers of the gardenia, aka cape jasmine.

Do gardenias like coffee grounds? Well, yes is the simple answer. However, a little caution is required with these beautiful plants, which are known to be somewhat high maintenance.

Whether grown as indoor plants or outside in the backyard, gardenias require specific soil conditions to keep them thriving. They may require a bit more care than some of your garden shrubs, but their powerfully fragrant blooms are well worth the effort. 

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