Rather than tossing them in the trash can, why not put them to good use in the garden?
Added to a compost pile or worked into garden soil,coffee grounds are a good soil amendment.
If acid soil-loving plants are not thriving, have the soil tested and amend the pH with elemental sulfur.
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The good news is that researchers at Oregon State Universityhave found that coffee is effective ingetting rid of slugs.
Take a look at 10 plants that will benefit fromcoffee grounds-amended soiland avoid slug-riddled leaves.
Mixing coffee grounds in the planting soil is also beneficial in garden-planted and container-grown strawberries.
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Blueberries
If you want to increase your fruit intake, add some blueberry bushes to your backyard.
Best planted in late fall or winter, amend the soil with some coffee grounds to improve drainage.
Cabbages are cool-weather plants best planted in late fall or winter.
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Give them full sun and well-draining, moist garden soils.
Gardenias
Gardenias are the perfect shrub to add a lovely fragrance and snow-white blooms to the garden.
They love acidic, well-draining soil, so work some coffee grounds into the soil before you plant them.
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Basil
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Basil and tomato slices are a perfect starter for a meal.
They are also great companions in the garden because basil repels tomato hornworms.
Unfortunately, it does not repel slugs that can mow down an entire plant in an evening.
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Use a non-toxic coffee/water spray to get rid of slugs.
They cut holes, saw off edges, and leave a slimy trail.
Working coffee grounds into the planting area will add micronutrients that improve the soil.
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Hostas
Hostas are one of the most popular plants forshady gardens.
While they produce flower stalks, the leaves of hostas are the main attraction…especially to slugs.
The pests can ruin the look of those leaves in short order.
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Use a coffee/water soil drench or leaf spray to keep your hostas slug-free.
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