What can I do with used coffee grounds?

I love the aroma of coffee brewing. It is so inviting and smells so delicious. Yum! I know that coffee grounds are good to get rid of ants. I also know they are good in the compost pile. Here is a link of info on this subject: http://faq.gardenweb.com/faq/lists/soil/2002015354019975.html

Totally true, I am a plant lover, and I can attest to the fact that coffee grounds make plants grow. I would not just add the used grounds on top of the soil, although you can do that, but what I would do is just get a bit of the soil from inside of the plant (or use some extra soil if you have some bags of soil laying about), and mix the soil with the grounds and add a bit of water to the whole lot and then pour into the soil. Why? because I have found that grounds just sitting atop of the soil tend to attract gnats and other little tiny flying creatures around your plants. However, if you take, say, a couple of tbsps of soil and mix with a couple of tablespoons of grounds and add water, about a half a cup or a cup of water should do and pour the whole bit on the plant's soil, the plant will thrive. You can also just get your grounds in a glass, add water to the grounds and pour onto the soil of the plants. Make sure to keep the plants watered as you don't want dried grounds on the top of your soil, the idea is to get the grounds to soak in to the soil. If you sprinkle the grounds in the garden, water the garden often so that the grounds will soak in. Egg shells are also good for plants, but I would recommend that you use those outside only, like if you have a vegetable garden or something like that. My mother had huge, full vegetable gardens when I was growing up, she grew everything, rhubarb, greens, fruits of all kinds, from trees and off of the vine...delish. After the egg shells are put in the garden, make sure to keep the garden watered. No use having dried egg shells sitting on top of your yield.

I don't think so. I believe that putting straight coffee grounds on a plant might actually kill it. I've heard of putting coffee grounds in compost, but this goes along with other kinds of organic garbage and is left to decompose for a while together. I'd look this tip up on line before actually putting it to use if I were you.

They says that it is good for body scrub. Some spas do use it in scrubbing.

Well great to hear about someone recommending u about using the coffee grounds in the garden and i think u should do it. More importantly, i can suggest u to use in making chocolates or coffee pastes that can be used in many food items. besides, u can use it to make a good healthy hair pack to strengthen your hair. Better do not dump off the coffee in the dustbin and use in for the ones i have recommended u. What say?

I remember there's an article I read that she uses used coffee grounds as a facial and body scrub. The coffee's natural antioxidantr properties leaves the skin cleansed and toned from harmful radicals. I only tried it once and then we switched to instant coffee so there are no more used grounds for me to use.

hi pitstop my mom used to put some water over the grounds heat it a bit then pour the water off and use it to water her ho use plants and did they ever grow too. I have also read you can throw the coffee grounds into your compost pile alolng with kitchen leavings tool happy gardening pitstopl

yes it makes good compost and very rich for the plants. Any kitchen waste is best for plants. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful day ahead.