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  • Answered by
    MichiganDot on
    April 24, 2019
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    The best thing to do is compost the grounds in a compost pile. Use finished compost in the garden. Coffee grounds will compost in the soil but they get rather fungusy in the process and tie up a bit of the valuable nitrogen. Coffee grounds are no better or worse than other materials put into the compost pile. Contrary to what the internet may say, used grounds do not acidify the soil.
    The following link takes you to many articles on composting https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 2, 2019
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    I'm not sure what red organic mulch is.

    You should start with a soil test; your County Extension Office can help you with this for just a small fee.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search
    You should also check your soil for drainage.
    Plants do well in a loamy, well drained soil.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/making-sure-soil-drains-well.htm
    Depending on the outcome of a soil test; you can amend your soil.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/improving-garden-soil.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/the-importance-of-soil-for-an-organic-garden.htm
    Then you can plant; annuals, perennials, shrubs etc.
    Make sure you buy plants that grow in your growing zone. Your extension office can help you with this also.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/planting-zones/usda-planting-zone-map.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 18, 2019
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    This is a lot of science!
    Too much to put here so I found this article for you!

    https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/07/170703083248.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    May 18, 2019
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    You will add nitrogen and potassium. You can buy them raw, but they won't come with instructions.

    Otherwise, adding well composted compost will bring your nutrients back up, along with a 1/4 strength application of DOLOMITIC lime and full strength applications of either IRON or SULFUR will correct the balance of your soil Ph from being too alkaline.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 20, 2019
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    Here are a couple of articles for you.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/how-to-improve-clay-soil.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/how-to-easily-improve-your-clay-soil.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 27, 2019
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    There is no good general rule, unfortunately... I can tell you what I do from experience. You can spend the time to work this into the top one or two inches of soil, or you can just spread them on top. Although they do provide a small amount of nitrogen, they are best used to break up soil that holds too much water. I use them to improve the texture of the soil, and not for the nutrient content. With this said... The best method is to mix it thoroughly throughout the entirety of the soil. This will give you the best results.

    If you are trying to use coffee grounds for their nitrogen content, then the best way is to compost fresh, unused grounds. This will yield the largest amount of usable nitrogen.

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    June 13, 2019
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    Builders sand is strikingly similar to horticultural sand. This is a safe substitute, and the best for actual horticultural sand.

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