BHG Editors' Favorite Finds: Organizing Essentials

WHEN YOU SHOP for food—whether produce or meat or eggs—and see a label that says “organic,” what do you think that means? At its most fundamental level, I guess I always thought it meant vegetables grown on the fields of an organic farm—like, in the soil, or animals raised in its pastures.

The Home Edit seems to be able to make any space look good. A box of cords, reno tools, the pet supplies—it's clean, organized, and often color coded in the shades of the rainbow.

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Curating our spaces to feel special can often be a daunting task especially when it comes down to the price. However, all it takes are a few items to transform your space to feel luxe (without breaking the bank). Whether it's spritzing a new room spray to refresh your senses or swapping out your old, boring vase for a statement piece, the possibilities are endless for creating a luxurious experience that feels right for you.

Just because summer is over doesn't mean that you can't still enjoy your patio, balcony, or terrace—fall is still a great time to gather outside with friends, so you'll want to make sure that your outdoor space is ready for the season.

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Trees are among the most majestic plants in the landscape, and they are essential components of Earth’s ecology. We literally could not survive without these large, beautiful, and life-sustaining botanical wonders. However, unlike herbaceous plants, trees often require a considerable investment of time and money to reach their full potential in cultivated landscapes. Because there are a lot of trees to choose from, we want to get our tree choices right the first time.

Do you feel as though your space is jam-packed with too much extra stuff? You're certainly not alone.

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Plants with leaves as sharp as razor blades. Plants that smell like rotten meat. Plants that will cause severe gastrointestinal problems if ingested. These all sound like great garden additions, right? Let me run right out to the nursery and buy all of these “nasties”! I think you’d be in the minority if that’s what you’re thinking.

The centerpiece of a traditional American landscape has long been a verdant, weed-free expanse of lawn. But all too often conventional lawn care is achieved by applying an onslaught of synthetic fungicides and fertilizers that are detrimental to soil health. In my mind, an organically maintained lawn uses a mix of turfgrass species and clover and has the added benefit of supporting pollinators and a host of soil-dwelling organisms.

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