This is a great idea! Testimony: I have a Geranium that had been looking quite 'puny'. Not really blooming nicely, and leaves looking sort of 'icky'. I saw your tip, and started watering it with my leftovers…Tada! It's looking great, and blooming like crazy! It was just the 'jolt' that it needed! Thanks for this tip!

What a cool story Tara - LOVE it when plants get revived even if it is cold coffee

Vic ...

Can we do the same thing with outdoor plants ... assuming it's not freezing outside ?

Smiles,
Lyn

I've never watered outside plants with coffee but I don't know why not - Go For It

I have a couple heucheras that are struggling. I am willing to give it a try.

Smiles,
Lyn

The Geranium that benefited from this is outside. Don't see why it wouldn't help. Coffee grounds are great for your compost, and I've also had luck in getting rid of ant mounds with them! Go for it!

@terrafirma ....

Yes, I'll give it a try. I almost asked you what you did with your kitchen scraps when your compost pile was frozen, then I noticed you lived in Florida. Why do I think of those questions when I am responding to someone who may never have a frozen compost pile ?

I get rid of ants with cinnamon.

Smiles,
Lyn

Yes, I've never had a frozen compost pile! Cold, but not frozen!

Never heard of using cinnamon on ant mounds! Sounds like one to try! Wondering what it is about cinnamon that would kill?/make them run/relocate?