Are you a coffee lover looking for a way to boost your garden? Don’t toss those used coffee grounds in the trash! Instead, sprinkle them around your acid-loving plants
Studies have shown that coffee grounds can improve soil structure and water retention and provide essential nutrients like nitrogen
Here are 18 plants that will love the extra acidity your leftover coffee provides.
Be careful not to overdo it, though—a half-inch layer of ground is plenty. Applying a too-thick layer can repel water and reduce airflow to the roots.
Be careful not to overdo it, though—a half-inch layer of ground is plenty. Applying a too-thick layer can repel water and reduce airflow to the roots.
Blueberries are one of the most beloved acid-loving fruits. These antioxidant-packed berries require highly acidic soil to produce an abundant harvest.
When planting new blueberry bushes, mix used coffee grounds into the soil. For established plants, lightly scatter the grounds on the soil surface and cover them with mulch.
The coffee will not only acidify the soil but also provide a slow-release source of nitrogen that blueberries crave.