Coffee grounds are full of organic matter. To reap the benefits, compost them first so your plants have access to all the nutrients. Getty Images If a cup of coffee (or several!) are part of your ...

If a cup of coffee (or several!) are part of your morning or afternoon routine, it's likely that you've tossed a lot of grounds. Coffee grounds are actually full of organic matter and are wonderful to ...

CORVALLIS, Ore. – The most consumed drink in the world has more benefits than just keeping us awake. Spent coffee grounds can be used as a soil amendment and compost ingredient, while liquid coffee ...

Cut through the bad advice and learn how to use coffee grounds properly to help your plants thrive. Are coffee grounds good for your plants? You might wonder this after hearing the advice to add ...

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A popular gardening tip involving coffee grounds has some truth to it, but be careful. Coffee grounds aren't "magic pixie dust," but in the right circumstance they can help improve your soil according ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Adding used coffee grounds to your garden or compost pile is a great way to use something you’d otherwise ...

What are winter kill cover crops? What are the reasons for planting a cover crop in my garden at the end of the season? Planting a cover crop in your garden after harvest is one technique to help ...

I want to plant a blueberry bush this spring, but prior attempts have failed. I’ve read that they require acidic soil. Could I collect my coffee grounds until planting season, and use them to improve ...

Q. In last week's column, you mentioned adding coffee grounds to houseplant soil. How much, and how often would you recommend? - Nancy Edmonds Hanson, Moorhead A. Coffee grounds add nutrition and help ...