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### 7. **Deodorize Your Garden Shed or Compost Bin**
Used grounds can absorb odors, making them ideal for **freshening up garden sheds, bins, or outdoor compost containers**.
Simply leave a bowl of dry, used grounds in the space or sprinkle a little inside your compost bin to keep smells in check.
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### 8. **Grow Mushrooms**
Coffee grounds create an excellent growing medium for mushrooms! Their high nutrient content and pasteurized nature (thanks to brewing) make them perfect for fungi.
All you need are used grounds, mushroom spores, and a bit of patience — and you can grow gourmet mushrooms right at home!
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### 9. **Make a Liquid Plant Booster (Coffee Ground “Tea”)**
Soak used coffee grounds in a bucket of water for a day or two to make a mild, nutrient-rich liquid you can pour around your plants as a **natural fertilizer**.
> 🌿 DIY Coffee Ground Tea:
Add 2 cups of used grounds to 1 gallon of water. Let sit 24–48 hours, then water plants as usual.
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### 10. **Enhance Seed Germination**
Sprinkling a light layer of used, dried coffee grounds into your seed-starting mix can help young plants get a nitrogen boost early on. Just make sure the grounds are dry and not clumpy.
It’s a simple, effective way to **kickstart healthy growth** from day one!
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### ☕ Final Thoughts
Who knew that your morning coffee could give your garden such a boost? Instead of tossing those used coffee grounds, put them to work in your garden as **fertilizer, pest control, mulch, and more**.
It’s eco-friendly, budget-friendly, and a great step toward a more sustainable lifestyle. So next time you make a cup of joe, don’t throw those grounds away — your garden will thank you.
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Want to learn how to store used grounds for later or try coffee ground DIYs for skincare or cleaning too? Just ask — I’ve got plenty of ideas! 🌿
