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### 🍅 6. **Grow Better Tomatoes (But Carefully)**
Tomatoes love nitrogen—but not too much at once. Mix coffee grounds into your compost or apply sparingly to the soil (never directly on the plant) to help encourage strong, green growth.
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### 🌻 7. **Use as Mulch (The Smart Way)**
While coffee grounds on their own can clump and block moisture, they work well **mixed with other organic mulch** like shredded bark or straw. They help retain moisture and slowly release nutrients into the soil.
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### 🧴 8. **Make a DIY Garden Scrub**
Mix coffee grounds with a bit of soap to create a **gritty hand scrub** for after gardening. It helps remove dirt, neutralizes odors, and leaves your hands feeling soft and exfoliated.
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### 🌸 9. **Neutralize Fungal Diseases**
Some gardeners swear by a **light sprinkling of used coffee grounds** to help suppress common plant fungi like **fusarium and mildew**. The grounds may act as a mild antifungal barrier when used correctly.
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### 🪴 10. **Create a Slow-Release Fertilizer**
Dry your coffee grounds and mix them with crushed eggshells and banana peels. Add this to your garden beds for a **natural slow-release fertilizer** packed with nitrogen, calcium, and potassium.
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### Final Sip of Advice
Don’t let those rich, dark grounds go to waste. Coffee isn’t just for waking you up—it can also wake up your garden. With a little know-how, your morning ritual can lead to healthier plants, fewer pests, and even more flowers and veggies.
So tomorrow morning, after you brew your coffee, think twice before tossing the grounds. Your garden will thank you.
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