coffee grounds
By Retiredlady
Dorset,
United Kingdom 
I was in a local coffee shop the other day and they were giving away used coffee grounds for the garden. Can somebody tell me what they are used for please?
4 Aug, 2009
Answers
Yes, just sprinkle round the plants; I've heard its very effective....I think I've heard coffee grounds used for keeping cats off the garden too...not sure about this one!
4 Aug, 2009
I have been told they are very good for plants that need ericaceous soil and have used this with good effect on both my lemon tree and azaleas.
4 Aug, 2009
I used it round lupins and I think the slugs ate it and had the lupins as the next course.
4 Aug, 2009
Blimy!!
4 Aug, 2009
In theory it 'should' deter the slugs but there are slugs and slugs :-)
4 Aug, 2009
And I've got the slugs! Big, fat, black slimy ones with horrid orange underbellies - it's like Jurassic Park out there!
4 Aug, 2009
Ah well... what do you expect where you live :-)
4 Aug, 2009
They are the best........ for catching chub :~))
4 Aug, 2009
Ian, come and take as many as you want - you're welcome to the blighters!
5 Aug, 2009
I would love to but I'm sure customs would have some questions to ask, Lol
Anyway I haven't been fishing for about 2 or 3 years now. :~((
5 Aug, 2009
They can be used in place of beer in a slug trap.
4 Aug, 2009