Use your Coffee Grounds in the Garden [Infographic]

August 12August 12Posted in Garden & NatureTagged coffee grounds, ecogreenlove, fertilizer, garden, gardening, infographic, leftover coffee brew, mulch, recycle, repurpose, reuse, tips

Use your Coffee Grounds in the Garden [Infographic] | ecogreenlove

Used coffee grounds offer many benefits to plants, flowers, and vegetables—improving water retention, drainage, and soil aeration are at the top of that list. Coffee grounds also allow certain beneficial microorganisms to thrive and attract earthworms, which are a garden’s best friend.

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Why Compost and What to Compost? via @recycle_now

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Why compost?

Composting is an inexpensive, natural process that transforms your kitchen and garden waste into a valuable and nutrient rich food for your garden. It’s easy to make and use.

“Just like you I am keen to do my bit for the environment and at the same time help my garden. All you need to do is follow the advice on this website and you too can get the best out of your bin and start giving Mother Nature a helping hand”

– Philippa Forrester

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