In addition to correctly layering green and brown organic matter, periodic turning of compost is necessary to get air to the ...

Make sure to bury food scraps in the center, and top it with a layer of browns (carbon-rich items such as dead leaves). Burying your compost. Photo: Jurgute/iStock. How it works: ...

Compost can help support healthy plant growth, enrich the soil and provide your plants with essential nutrients.