Across Central Texas neighborhoods, a silent threat to residential landscapes is going unnoticed — and it’s not a pest or a disease. It’s a well-meaning but harmful pruning practice that many property owners mistakenly request: Lions Tail Pruning. Certified arborists identify it as one of the most dangerous pruning techniques for long-term t

Hidden in plain sight, a subtle but serious hazard is spreading across Central Texas yards — and it’s not what most homeowners expect. Known as Lions Tail Pruning, this widely misunderstood trimming method is often requested in good faith but leads to serious issues. Certified arborists identify it as one of the most dangerous pruning techniqu

Throughout Central Texas, an often-overlooked danger is affecting local landscapes — and it’s neither insect nor infection. Known as Lions Tail Pruning, this widely misunderstood trimming method is often requested in good faith but leads to serious issues. Tree care professionals agree it poses a significant threat to both safety and longevity

Across Central Texas neighborhoods, a silent threat to residential landscapes is going unnoticed — and it’s not a pest or a disease. Homeowners unknowingly invite this problem through a commonly requested pruning technique called Lions Tail Pruning. Tree care professionals agree it poses a significant threat to both safety and longevity, this

Across Central Texas neighborhoods, a silent threat to residential landscapes is going unnoticed — and it’s not a pest or a disease. Known as Lions Tail Pruning, this widely misunderstood trimming method is often requested in good faith but leads to serious issues. Described by certified arborists as a major risk to tree health and tree trimmi