Tree-cycled

Sometime within the past couple of days, I saw my neighbor's Christmas tree tossed out for the garbage truck.

Such a pretty tree to come to such an ignominious end.  So I mounted a rescue or sorts.

I dragged the tree over to my place and staked it up near the bird feeder.  Ever since I'd cut down the 3 roses of sharon in that part of the lawn, there is little cover for little birds over the winter.

I figured if I staked up the cut tree, they could roost/hide in there over the winter.

At least the cut tree will have an extended 'life' way more than a couple of weeks in a living room for Christmas.  The neighbors enjoyed it.  Now the birds will enjoy it. And the branches will make good mulch later on.  Waaay better than just going to trash, no?

And you can't deny - it's just beautiful with snow on it. :-D