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    You know what they say about a watched pot. It never boils. Like your flowers, they won't bloom if you keep looking.
    One day, just ignore them. Then look the next day, I reckon.
    We had hailstones last night and an excellent top-up of rain for the garden.

    Coffee keep your roses free of bugs.

    "Why are Coffee Grinds Good for Rose Bushes?

    The reason coffee grinds are so good for rose bushes is because of their high nitrogen content. Roses need neutral to acidic soil, and if you add coffee grinds, it will help take the pH from neutral to acidic.
    Coffee grinds also help loosen the soil, which gives the roots more space to grow and helps deliver the nutrients they need to survive.

    Plus, astonishingly as it may seem, bugs and pests are repelled by coffee grounds. Coffee is one of the few treats we enjoy that the pests won't try to snag from our kitchens, or gardens, for themselves.
    All of these factors have combined to show that coffee grinds directly aid in the growth of roses.
    Possible Risk Factors

    It is possible to use coffee grounds too much and too often. Remember that the primary benefit from this particular fertilizer stems from how it affects the pH. Applying too much will make your soil too acidic, so be sure not to use more than 1-2 cups of the grinds per rose bush.
    Another thing that can occur from overuse of the grinds is that they could go moldy if not worked into the soil correctly.
    Collecting Grinds

    If you are not a coffee drinker, one way you can get grinds to use on your roses is to have a coffee drinking friend save them for you.
    Another sometimes effective method is to go to one of the local restaurants or coffee shops in your area and ask for their old coffee grounds. They will more than likely be happy to save them for you and give them to you for no cost. Keep in mind, we don't mean local Starbucks facilities or other larger chain stores, as these larger franchises often have policies about their waste and what they can and can't supply members of the public with, even if it's a direct request."
 
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