The Kitchen Scrap That Stops Slugs Dead: Why Gardeners Are Obsessed With Used Coffee Grounds

The Kitchen Scrap That Stops Slugs Dead: Why Gardeners Are Obsessed With Used Coffee Grounds

Thousands of gardeners have discovered that used coffee grounds are a powerful—and free—slug deterrent that also enriches soil. But the science behind this kitchen hack is more nuanced than viral gardening posts suggest, and how you use the grounds makes all the difference.