Coffee Grounds for Amazing Compost

http://groundtoground.org -Using coffee grounds in your compost will greatly enhance the end product, and at the same time reduce your contribution to landfill.
Coffee grounds are available in almost limitless quantities, and are usually cost free. Please take advantage of this amazing natural product to increase your soil and plant health.

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[psychobunny32]

starbucks gives away their used grounds. you only need to ask

[GroundtoGround]

@psychobunny32 Absolutely, or you can check out the Google Map - ground to ground

[muddwell]

Does it matter if theyre used or not? I am growing some chilis in small pots and I think they like slightly acidic soil.

[GroundtoGround]

@muddwell You should avoid using fresh coffee grounds due to the caffeine content, which is harmful to most plants. All but trace amounts of caffeine are left after the brewing process, so this is why they are so ideal for gardening purposes. 

[mowat440]

can you just used coffee grounds in your plants

[GroundtoGround]

@mowat440 Yes you can but be careful how much you put around the plants as it can block water and air flow from the soil. I much prefer to compost first and then add to the garden bed.

[muddwell]

@GroundtoGround thanks for the reply. ive kind of added some to my plants, but only 1 teaspoon each or something. hopefully it all ok ...

[GroundtoGround]

Yes you can, although you will need to use less of it than you would in the compost, and be sure not to lay them too thick on the ground, as the coffee grounds will form a crust and cause issues with air and moisture flow.

There is plenty of info at the Ground to Ground site about all the things you can do with coffee grounds for the garden -