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Coffee grounds are full of organic matter. To reap the benefits, compost them first so your plants have access to all the nutrients.

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While fruit peels and coffee grounds are commonly understood to be good additions to compost, it might surprise you that this item can be added in, too.

While grounds add nitrogen to compost bins, this coffee waste product is a good source of carbon, so it shouldn't go into the ...