After a cold and rainy first half of the year, many people thought summer and sunshine would never come. Well, it is certainly here now! While it may be easy for us to beat the heat by staying indoors with air conditioning, visiting the beach, or even taking a dip in our backyard pools—staying cool and alive for plants is significantly harder. A lot of us take pride in our perfectly manicured lawns and gardens and understandably become brokenhearted to see them wilt, discolor, and even die during the tough dog days of summer. However, there are some tips and tricks that can help to prolong the life of your plants this summer.

1. Set a feeding schedule
One of the most common mistakes people make, which actually helps to speed up the deterioration of their plants and lawn, is to water at the wrong...

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The value of regular cleaning and disinfecting the spaces we occupy has become more important than ever. Following the guidelines of the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO), it's extremely important for the safety of you, your loved ones and colleagues that you take all precautions in preventing the spread of COVID-19.

Regular maintenance is key to reducing the risk of infection, and hiring a professional cleaning service can help you navigate creating a safe environment. While you may not need some cleaning each and every day, or even every week, consider the following scenarios when their expertise and resources can help keep you, your family and others safe.

1. COVID Recovery and Ongoing Cleaning

If someone in your household has tested positive for COVID-19, it is critical that...

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Are you a big fan of green living? Then it's time to put your green thumb to work! And don't feel excluded if you're living in an urban area! You'll soon find the benefits of urban gardening and if you're not gardening already, you will end up with a new hobby. The whole idea is to start growing your own food. Did you know that food in the US travels 1,500 miles on average before it gets on your plate? In all that time, fruits and vegetables lose part of their nutrients. For example, beans lose about 77% of vitamin C in 7 days. Also, tomatoes picked before reaching their ripe color could have lower nutrient levels. Vegetables and fruits also breathe, and the longer they breathe, the less nutritious they become. So it is best to eat food that has been grown and picked locally. What could stop you to set up your own organic garden at home?

Gardening is fun and relaxing. The National Gardening Association says that 1 in 3 households are growing a combination of...

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The following is a guest post by Laura McHolm, Co-Founder of NorthStar Moving.

Just a few short weeks ago, "spring cleaning" meant taking advantage of the longer days to dust off your home and make it nice and shiny for the warmer months. Today, we're living a new reality.  

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought us all together. We are sharing the collective experience of being at home, doing our utmost to stay healthy and making sure we are doing our part to flatten the curve to keep entire communities safe. Since many of us are at home full-time, it is vital that we ensure our environment is safe and virus-free. Staying home and staying clean & disinfected is how we are going to flatten the curve and keep us all safe.

The media has been sharing daily guidelines and our inboxes have been filled with long messages about what businesses and services are doing to protect us. It is overwhelming! So, let's throw out the complicated and keep it simple. 

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