Cafédirect has teamed up with expert coffee farmer Joel Silva Arrascue to show how grounds can work as organic for your . What's more, according to the experts, they can also help deter . Joel, based in Peru, farms award-winning Cafédirect coffee at an altitude of 1,900 metres. He uses coffee production by-products to create organic fertilisers for the plants.

The expert said: "Coffee is packed with beneficial nutrients like nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus - key ingredients for healthy plant growth. This is because nitrogen helps plants produce chlorophyll, which means they can capture sunlight, and so supports their growth.

"Potassium strengthens roots and helps plants withstand stress, while phosphorus is essential for healthy root development and supports the blooming of flowers and the growth of fruits.

"When used correctly, coffee grounds can significantly improve your soil quality. The key is knowing which plants will be the ones to benefit."

Use coffee grounds to help fertilise acidic-loving plants such as azaleas, , rhododendrons and .

They can also help to boost vegetable crops such as carrots, cucumbers, peppers, potatoes and radishes.

The expert added: "Always mix the coffee grounds into the soil rather than just scattering them on top.

"This is because laying them on the surface can cause a crust to form, which stops water from penetrating the soil and reaching the roots.

"Avoid using them on plants that prefer alkaline soil like lilacs, lavender and certain herbs and geraniums - as the slight acidity may be harmful."

One of the most common uses of coffee by-products for farmers like Joel is as pest traps, such as for the coffee borer beetle.

According to the pros, this is one of the "most destructive pests" for coffee plants, as it burrows into the coffee cherries and damages the beans.

If pests like slugs and snails are causing chaos in your garden, why not try sprinkling coffee grounds around the bases of your plants?

These plant-loving pests are not a fan of coffee, so this simple trick can act as a natural repellent to keep them at bay.