Do you use coffee grounds in the plant pot?
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Sirkku
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I have used soil and sometimes coconut fibers. I think there will be other way to lighten the soil.
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What kind of soil are you using? Or do you mean the weight of the pot and soil? If that is what you mean, I use empty pop cans or styrofom cups in the bottom of the pot or basket.
I don't dispose of my Styrofoam because even the big pieces can be broken into smaller bits - fill around 1/2 of pot with that and then maybe a coffee filter or lightweight fabric that WATER can go thru...but will not let soil through... add vermiculite or pearlite to your soil - and peat moss is always good to help with water retention and making it lighter to lift. GOOD LUCK
I would not use coffee grounds because they hold moisture and can start to develop mold. Styrofoam packing peanuts can lighten the weight of a pot.
Hello Sirkku; Plants that Love acid will benefit from Coffee grounds. What are you planting, please??
Peat moss will lighten up the soil.
You can add peat moss or vermiculite to help lighten your soil.
You are most Welcome Sirkku.
Please go to Google. Type in "What types of plants are acid loving"
I am unsure what all you have as you are living in Finland.
Also if you are able to compost, I would add all of my coffee ground there, as that is what I do. Composting is a great way to makes your plants thrive.
I hope that this helps you!! Take Care!
Thanks for sharing. Sometimes I have used peat moss too.
Yes but be sure they have been used already & not dripping squeeze liquid out of it you want just the wet but not dripping . Good Luck