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Do Coffee Grounds Really Keep Slugs Away? Here's What an Expert Says

Summary by Better Homes & Gardens
Before using coffee grounds to keep away slugs, here's what to know to get the most benefit.Photo: Min Kim / Getty ImagesSlugs. Ugh. These pests are no gardeners’ friends, leaving slimy trails and eating holes in leaves as they go. Slugs can devour seedlings overnight, eat the petals off flowers, and leave ugly holes in ripening fruits and vegetables. You may have heard that coffee grounds are an effective and eco-friendly way to keep slugs off …

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Better Homes & Gardens broke the news in on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.
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