Garden20 minEasy

Planting flower bulbs with coffee grounds

From September to November spring bloomers go into the ground. A little coffee grounds improves soil structure, attracts earthworms and its smell is said to deter voles and squirrels.

What you need

Flower bulbs
Dried coffee grounds
Compost
Trowel

Step by step

1
Dig the hole
Dig holes about two to three times as deep as the bulb is tall.
2
Mix in grounds
Mix one tablespoon of grounds with a handful of compost and put it in the hole.
3
Set the bulb
Place the bulb tip up and cover it with soil.
4
Top-dress
Scatter a thin layer of grounds on the surface and water well once.