Saving coffee grounds for soil enrichment – specifically azaleas and hydrangeas

I have saved several days of coffee grounds, but they are molding on the surface already…..can I still put them out on the soil around my azaleas?

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#1 Comment By MichiganDot On 04/10/2018 @ 4:23 pm

I’m sorry to inform you that the acid in coffee leaches into the water when it is brewed. Your coffee grounds are a great addition to your compost heap. Try an organic soil acidifier/fertilizer like Hollytone.

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