Coffee grounds can promote healthier, greener grass (Image: Getty)
Spring is now in full swing and while temperatures are still a little on the chilly side, the milder air means gardens have woken up from their dormant winter state and are starting to flourish for the new season.
This time of the year is always a busy one for gardeners as plants begin their active growing season, with trees sprouting new leaves, flowers coming into bloom, and lawns start to grow more rapidly as the weather slowly warms up. As grass shoots up faster in spring, gardeners need to keep on top of tidying, fertlising and weeding to ensure a healthy lawn. But keeping grass looking lusciously green and healthy requires regular upkeep, including weekly or fortnightly mows between now and October.
Fertilising your grass regularly can also improve its appearance, as it provides essential nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, which helps to strengthen roots and enhance resistance to weeds and moss. But instead of using expensive garden fertilisers which often contain harsh chemicals, you can get your grass looking lusciously green with one natural ingredient that you probably already have knocking around in your kitchen: coffee grounds.
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According to experts, sprinkling coffee grounds on your lawn can help to stimulate healthier and greener grass as they are rich in nitrogen which is essential for healthy plant growth, and they also contain other important nutrients like potassium and phosphorus, which can improve the overall health of your lawn.
Plus, if you have a problem with weeds spreading across your lawn, coffee grounds can help as they contain natural chemicals that can stunt the growth of some plants, which can lead to weed suppression.
The grounds also create a thin layer on your lawn which acts as a physical barrier, helping to block sunlight to further hinder any weed growth, and this can also help deter garden pests like snails and slugs.
In its online advice on the benefits of coffee grounds, Gardening Know How explains: “It isn’t the caffeine that stimulates healthy grass growth, but rather the nitrogen, phosphorus, and trace minerals that coffee grounds contain. These nutrients are released slowly, which is a big benefit over quick release synthetic fertilizers.
“The nutrients in coffee grounds are slowly broken down, allowing the turf to have a longer period of time to absorb them ensuring stronger turf for longer.”
Coffee grounds need to be dry before they are applied to lawns, so if you’re using used grounds then you’ll need to allow them to dry out first.
Once they’ve dried, sprinkle the grounds across your grass evenly to avoid clumping and then lightly rake them into the soil to help them integrate. Reapply the coffee grounds every month or two and this will help promote a thick, green turf.
Lilydale Instant Lawns said: “Coffee grounds are an excellent, eco-friendly way to give your lawn a nutrient boost. They are rich in nitrogen, which is a crucial element for grass growth. Applying coffee grounds to your lawn is straightforward, but it’s important to do it correctly to avoid any potential issues.
Collect and Dry: Collect used coffee grounds and let them dry out.Sprinkle Evenly: Sprinkle coffee grounds on lawn areas evenly, avoiding clumping.Rake In: Lightly rake the grounds into the soil to help them integrate.”
“By incorporating coffee grounds into your lawn care routine, you can enjoy a greener, healthier lawn while also recycling waste.”
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