The proprietor of Café Flavour in Shrewsbury Mr. Raz Ahmad, is handing out free bags of used coffee grounds to customers which he claims is a fantastic soil improver when added to gardens and allotments.
He said: “During the brewing process most of the acidity is removed leaving used grounds at just the right pH level and a good balance between carbon and nitrogen to be a perfect soil additive. By adding grounds directly to garden soil, especially where the intention is to grow nitrogen-loving plants such as most perennials, it can have a really beneficial effect."
It seems a win, win for everyone as its attracting in customers whilst saving the business from paying for expensive commercial waste collection and disposal services and of course its good for the environment because its supporting home composting and organic growing and reducing waste to landfill.
Retired former professional gardener and coffee lover, Michael Jackson, 73, of Shrewsbury, says he is adding used coffee grounds to his own flower beds to help improve the soil.
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