Don’t toss out your coffee grounds. Here are 10 brilliant ways to reuse them in your garden

Coffee grounds can be used as an effective mulch to help retain soil moisture and regulate soil temperature. Spread a thin layer of coffee grounds around the base of your plants, ensuring not to pile them too thickly to avoid compacting the soil. This mulch layer helps to reduce evaporation, keeping the soil moist for longer periods and reducing the need for frequent watering.

Certain plants, such as blueberries, azaleas, and rhododendrons, thrive in acidic soil conditions. Coffee grounds can help to lower the pH of the soil, making it more acidic and suitable for these acid-loving plants. To acidify your soil, mix coffee grounds into the soil around these plants or add them to your compost that will be used in these areas.