Why Botanists Say You Should Stop Putting Raw Coffee Grounds On Your Plants

Why Botanists Say You Should Stop Putting Raw Coffee Grounds On Your Plants

Millions of gardeners swear by coffee grounds as a natural fertilizer, but soil scientists have a troubling secret: raw grounds actually harm most plants. From nitrogen depletion to water-repellent mats that suffocate roots, here’s what botanists wish you knew before your next cup.