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Coffee Grounds in Garden: Nitrogen Is in Your Cup, Not the Grounds

Drying grounds doesn't deplete nitrogen—brewing already extracted it into your coffee. Grounds add minor organic matter. Use damp or dry; sprinkle around plants. See "Using Coffee Grounds in the Garden" for more.

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