6/6/12

Pruning trees, hedges and shrubs are gardening chores that should only take place in the fall and winter months. The reason? In spring and summer, birds have started nesting and have carefully hidden their nests in gardens. Haphazardly cutting away at limbs and overgrowth could easily cause damage or scare off birds, forcing them to abandon their eggs or chicks. If you must prune, do so carefully and be observant of any birds that may be flying near the area frequently. If they are, there's a good chance there is a nest nearby.

6/5/12

Even if you're not in the market for a new pet, you can help promote pet rescue by visiting your local shelter's website. Just "like" available pets on Facebook, follow and retweet the shelter on Twitter and pin pictures to your Pinterest page to generate viral marketing support. Using social media can help spread the word about a great pet up for adoption and help him find a forever home.

6/4/12

RadioShack is a great place to take old electronics for recycling, including cellphones, MP3 players, digital cameras, camcorders, gaming devices and much more. The store will evaluate the item's worth and give you a credit. Why not gather a box full of old electronics from your neighbors and pool the funds to buy a local charity a much-needed item, like a new camera or camcorder? You’ll free some space and help a good cause.