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## 🪴 How to Use It
### For Potted Plants:
1. Sprinkle **1 tablespoon** of used (dry) coffee grounds around the base of your plant.
2. Lightly mix it into the topsoil with your fingers or a fork.
3. Water as usual.
### For Garden Beds:
1. Add **1–2 tablespoons** of coffee grounds near the roots of each plant.
2. Mix into the top layer of soil or compost.
🛑 *Tip: Always use **used**, **dry** coffee grounds. Fresh grounds are too acidic for most plants.*
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## 🌸 Variations for Different Needs
### 🌿 Crushed Eggshells (for calcium-loving plants like tomatoes and peppers)
– Provides calcium, prevents blossom-end rot
### 🌺 Cinnamon Powder (for seedlings and young plants)
– Natural antifungal, prevents mold and root rot
### 🌼 Baking Soda (for flowering plants)
– Helps control fungal diseases and sweetens tomato flavor
Use each **sparingly** — just **one spoonful every few weeks**.
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## 🌟 Bonus Benefits
– All ingredients are **biodegradable and eco-friendly**
– You reduce kitchen waste
– Improve soil health naturally
– Safe for pets and kids (unlike chemical fertilizers)
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## ✅ Plants That Love This Trick
– Tomatoes
– Roses
– Basil and leafy herbs
– Houseplants like pothos, peace lily, and spider plants
– Flowering plants and shrubs
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## 🌿 Final Thoughts
When it comes to plant care, sometimes the simplest solutions are the most effective. A **single spoonful of the right natural booster** can transform your plants — helping them thrive, grow faster, and stay healthy all year long.
So the next time you brew a cup of coffee or crack an egg, don’t throw away what could be your garden’s best friend.
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