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Why You Shouldn’t Compost These 3 Things—Even If TikTok Says It’s Fine

January 16, 2026 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

Why You Shouldn’t Compost These 3 Things—Even If TikTok Says It’s Fine

Composting can feel like a magic trick: scraps disappear, and your garden seems to thank you with richer soil and healthier plants. But not all kitchen scraps belong in the compost pile. Those viral TikTok compost hacks might look convincing, but some of them could actually harm your compost, attract pests, or slow down the…

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What Should You Do With Cornstalks Before They Turn Brittle?

What Should You Do With Cornstalks Before They Turn Brittle?

Cornstalks look impressive for about five minutes after the last ears come off. Then they start turning into a towering collection of dry leaves, tough stems, and garden debris that somehow seems determined to make cleanup harder. The smartest time to deal with corn plants comes before those stalks become completely dry and brittle, because…

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Why Are Your Grapes Splitting Just as They Begin to Ripen?

Why Are Your Grapes Splitting Just as They Begin to Ripen?

A grapevine can spend months producing a beautiful crop, only to turn into a tiny fruit-cracking factory right when those grapes start looking delicious. Grapes often split near ripening because the berries suddenly take on water faster than their skins can stretch, especially after a dry spell followed by heavy rain or deep watering. Splitting…

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6 Crops That Benefit From Cooler Nights More Than Cooler Days

6 Crops That Benefit From Cooler Nights More Than Cooler Days

Some garden crops do not need the daytime temperature to drop much to appreciate relief. They simply want the sun to clock out, the air to cool down, and the garden to get a little breathing room. For certain warm-season vegetables and fruits, cooler nights can support flowering, fruit development, flavor, and overall plant performance…

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Can You Train Cucumbers Across a Fence Late in the Season?

Can You Train Cucumbers Across a Fence Late in the Season?

Cucumbers can learn a new direction late in the growing season, and a fence can make a surprisingly useful trellis. The trick involves guiding the vines gently rather than treating them like unruly garden spaghetti that needs immediate discipline. If the plants still look healthy and continue producing new growth, redirecting the vines can help…

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