Pat on the Back for Lucy's (& like-minded coffee shops)

Local gardeners can get grounds from Lucy's (near BSU) to mulch and compost. Stevens (the owner) saves all the used grounds -- which usually fills up a five-gallon bucket in just two or three days -- until a customer picks them up. "I had to do it because I really feel strongly about it," he said.

Tips on Gardening with Coffee Grounds:

Use up to three cups of coffee grounds per plant. Azaleas, rhododendrons, blueberries, dogwoods and conifers benefit the most from adding coffee grounds to the soil.

Using coffee grounds also will turn your hydrangeas blue because they are pH sensitive for bloom color

Use coffee grounds on top of the soil in the form of a mulch. Mix it with something like shredded leaves or pine needles so it won't mat.

When planting, place grounds in the bottom of the hole to give the plant an immediate boost.
(source: Edwards Greenhouses)