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03-31-2010, 08:35 PM
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coffee grounds from starbucks?
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the last time I went into my local starbucks, they had bags of spent coffee grounds for free... basically, they state that its a good fertilizer.
Anyone tried this and/or when is the best time to use them?
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03-31-2010, 08:41 PM
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yes...very good for gardens of all kinds. Pick some up!
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03-31-2010, 08:43 PM
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Yes. I do it. Not very nutrient heavy but great to bring bugs into the soil.
http://www.sustainableenterprises.com/Business/coffeefert.htm
Any time I go to Starbucks I ask for the grinds. Have gotten 10 pounds at atime from them. Once got nearly 60 pounds from them in one nite. Caught them just before closing. |
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03-31-2010, 09:12 PM
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Damn right I got da brews
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sethful
the last time I went into my local starbucks, they had bags of spent coffee grounds for free... basically, they state that its a good fertilizer.
Anyone tried this and/or when is the best time to use them?
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Not only are they a good fertilizer, but they also act as an ant repellent if you wish to scatter them around your home's foundation. Do not over-apply unless you are wanting to acidify your soil in a specific area. Great for rose bushes, azaleas, blueberry bushes, etc. |
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03-31-2010, 09:15 PM
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Damn right I got da brews
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also keep in mind that coffee grounds are a green compost, so don't add them with your grass clippings. Rather, they work better when mixed with leaves later in the year for composting.
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03-31-2010, 09:18 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Randar
, but they also act as an ant repellent if you wish to scatter them around your home's foundation.
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that has worked for me with crickets but never ants. |
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03-31-2010, 09:28 PM
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Damn right I got da brews
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Originally Posted by GilaMinumBeer
that has worked for me with crickets but never ants.
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I have used it as an ant repellent and it works well here for the local ants. Might not work for all kinds, though. I have seen quite a few others online claim it works as well, so it likely works for some people. |
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04-01-2010, 09:05 PM
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Thanks for the info fellas! I will make sure to grab some the next time I am out!
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04-01-2010, 09:58 PM
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Just what I need: faster ants.
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04-02-2010, 01:30 PM
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Check out this thread for some more info. I used them all last year and been putting them on whenever I can get my hands on them. I was amazed this spring when working up my garden how soft, rich, and airy my soil was where I have been putting grounds and spent grain!
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