Use coffee grounds in the garden

[robchin]

Coffee grounds make a great addition to any garden and can be used in a number of ways. Using spent coffee grounds also helps reduce landfill which is great for the environment.

Coffee Grounds for your Compost (best way to use your grounds)

1. Adds nitrogen to your compost
2. Can throw in paper filters as well (if anybody still does this)
3. Apply thin layers of grounds into your compost bin, heap or tumbler or dig them in
4. Don’t apply too much - < 20% volume

Coffee grounds on your Garden

1. Great for adding nutrients and organic matter into your garden which improves drainage, nutrient uptake and helps promote earthworms and improves water holding capacity
2. Place thin layers on the garden or dig into the soil – 1 bag per meter2 (assuming say 1 litre bag)
3. Unwashed coffee grounds an be used to lower pH of soils for acid loving plants
4. Don’t apply too much <2.5% coffee grounds by volume

Other uses for Coffee Grounds in the garden

1. Snail and Slug repellent - works well as a natural snail and slug repellent when placed as a border around susceptible plants
2. Cat deterrent – grounds have been known to deter cats from using the areas where located as a litter box
3. Worm Food – great for Vermicomposting (worm farms)
4. Mulch – use thin layers if you have enough as a mulch in your garden (no more than .5cm deep so it doesn’t form a ‘cake’ layer which may become impervious)

[Kanga42]

I bet it hypes up the worms.... wriggle little wormy 🐍

[MitchellM]

@robchin On a side-note all Bunnings stores which have a cafe, are more than happy to box and give away their used coffee grounds. So if anyone would like to try the benefits listed above feel free to drop in, I know my store is always happy to see them go to good use.

[Thrive]

Interesting thing about coffee ground is that slugs and snails gets wrapped like in corn flour and hence prevents them from reaching their destination. Most perish along the way.

[MitchellMc]

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @Thrive. 

It's fantastic to have you join us and many thanks for jumping straight into the discussion with an interesting fact. Are you an avid gardener by chance?

It would be great to hear about the projects you have joining on around your house and garden and I trust you'll find loads of inspiration for them from within the community. We'd encourage you to let us know anytime you need assistance with them or if you have something to share.

Mitchell

[CrikeyCoral]

…bloody slugs everywhere!….thoughts on coffee grounds on lawn to deter said  sluggos!?

I wonder if I can use fresh/dried coffee grounds straight up to sprinkle over the lawn to deter/intercept the slippery suckers? 🤔 🐌

[EricL]

Hello @CrikeyCoral 

It is possible to sprinkle coffee grounds onto your lawn. Coffee grounds contain nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus, all vital for grass health. Whether its fresh or used coffee grounds it will work on the slugs. Another option is to place a border of Garden Basics 500g Snail and Slug Pellets to manage the slug's infestation.

Please remember to wear gloves, goggles and a mask when spreading the slug pellets.

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric