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Soil thats full of organic matter attracts earthworms that further aerate and improve the soil.

Coffee gif transparent background. Compost garden coffee grounds allan douglas i drink a lot of coffee. Heres how you can make use of coffee grounds in the garden. We have been adding coffee grounds to our compost for quite a while now but since i know of people who use grounds as at least part of their cover material i thought i might as well get some extra use out of them.

While tossing them in the trash is quick and easy there are plenty of more sustainable ways to dispose of coffee grounds. What are coffee grounds. Composting coffee grounds is as easy as throwing the used coffee grounds onto your compost pile.

How to use coffee grounds improve your soil. I ask because i just got a french press machine and it doesnt collect the grounds in a filter for easy disposal like a drip machine does you just end up with this 12 cup or so of coffee ground soup. Whichever method you go with just remember to keep used grounds away from drains as theyre a common cause.

Posted 4 years ago. If you will be adding used coffee grounds to your compost pile keep in mind that they are considered green compost material and will need to be balanced with the addition of some brown compost material. Probably too much coffee but thats another issue.

If you have a coffee machine at home youll be familiar with coffee grounds but maybe youve spotted your local cafe offering free grounds. Crumbly soil means your plant roots can easily spread out to create a stable base suck up more. This is good news for soil as it improves water retention aeration and drainage.

As with coffee grounds it clogs your other drains so hair must also clog your toilet. Lastly you can also mask the stench by purchasing a spray bottle designated for the toilet. As a result of my coffee habit we have a steady supply of coffee grounds to dispose of.

Fill it with a water and vinegar mixture then spray the inside after use. We are using a keurig with reusable pods that. Ive heard it can clog the toilet but if a toilet can handle poo toilet paper and vomit it can handle coffee grounds right.

Coffee is a natural material that breaks down into organic matter. See if theres a local curbside composting service available or make your own compost heapyou could also reuse your grounds for a variety of household projects. Tossing it in the toilet would be so easy.

Adding leftover coffee grounds into your composting toilet will further cover the smell. Coffee grounds can be put in your compost bin and they also do a great job of fertilizing blueberry patches or other plants that like acidic soil but dont break down well in your pipes. Composting coffee grounds reader contribution by allan douglas 1222014 25600 pm.