Coffee Grounds in the Garden: Fast Compost, Free Fertilizer

Used coffee grounds (including espresso) decompose quickly, add nitrogen, and improve soil structure. Many cafés give them away free.

Uses

• Direct mulch: thin layer (½") around plants.
• Compost accelerator: mix into pile (green material).
• Worm bin food: red wigglers love them.

Collect daily in a countertop bin; dump weekly to compost. pH is near neutral after brewing.