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Are coffee grounds good for the soil in your garden/yard? If so, why?
Asked by brigleb
Yes, coffee grounds are fantastic for garden soil or compost. They’re rich in nitrogen, act as a pH buffer (most of the acidity is removed during brewing), and retain water nicely. Because coffee grounds are already ground up, they’re easy to mix into your soil or compost, and more easily broken down by worms, bacteria, etc.
All that said, plants need a balanced diet. Leftover coffee grounds are a terrific addition to your soil, but you probably won’t do well potting a plant in pure coffee grounds.
