Thrifty gardeners use eggshells, peels and other household waste for the benefit of their gardens and vegetable plots.
Coffee grounds take pride of place on this list. They are used as fertilizer for plants.
The grounds contain nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, which are necessary for the growth and development of plants.
Compost
Mix coffee grounds with other organic waste (e.g. leaves, grass, sawdust) and leave for 2-3 weeks to ferment. Then add the resulting mixture to the soil when planting.
Top dressing
Dilute the grounds with water and water the plants. This will help them get the nutrients they need.
Mulching
Spread the waste around plants to improve soil structure and retain moisture.
Soil mixture
Add coffee grounds to soil mixtures to improve their quality and nutritional value.
Planting hole
Mix the coffee grounds with ash and other nutrient additives and pour into the planting hole.
