Mr. Coffee in the garden

I'm trying to drink less coffee and more water and tea.  But sometimes I justify drinking more coffee because I don't want to waste any coffee leftover in the pot.  

But there is no need to throw it out because you can use it to fertilize your garden...

Here is how...

• dilute leftover coffee- add 3 parts water to 1 part coffee
• pour over the soil at the base of your plants that need an extra energy boost
• coffee has calcium and magnesium- both beneficial to plant health
• till coffee grounds into the top 6 inches of soil when preparing new plant beds to fertilize and improve organic soil texture
• throw coffee grounds on surface of garden to discourage slugs and other pests

Not a coffee drinker...ask your local diner or coffee shop for their grounds...

http://www.garden.com/garden-articles/plants-love-coffee-and-tea--who-knew/58/