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Why You Shouldn't Use Coffee Grounds in Your Garden: 3 Compelling Reasons
09.06.2023 14:56
Gardeners who use coffee grounds as an organic fertilizer should be aware of the consequences that this action entails.
The disadvantages of using coffee grounds in a garden plot were shared by the expert of the online publication BelNovosti, scientist-agronomist, landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh .
1. Harmful to dogs
If you are the happy owner of a restless dog who curiously tries everything around him, refrain from scattering coffee grounds in the garden and vegetable garden.
If a large amount of this substance enters the animal's body, it is harmful to its health.
2. Prevents the growth of seedlings
Caffeine is a substance that can stop the growth of sprouts.
For this reason, try to avoid getting coffee grounds on your seedlings or in the area around your seedlings.
3. Destroys beneficial bacteria
Coffee has antibacterial properties, which puts beneficial bacteria in the soil at risk.
As a result, the soil on the site will become vulnerable to all kinds of pests and diseases.
