Coffee ground guides

Every guide is tested, rarely takes more than 10 minutes and only needs what you already have at home.

Plant fertiliser from coffee grounds

Dried coffee grounds supply nitrogen, potassium and magnesium while improving soil structure.

A natural scrub without microplastics — with caffeine that boosts circulation.

Coffee grounds trap odours much like activated charcoal — free and chemical-free.

A ring of dry coffee grounds keeps slugs away from young plants.

Wax leftovers, a wick and coffee grounds make candles with a warm roasted aroma.

The grain of the grounds lifts burnt-on residue without scratching non-stick surfaces.