Throughout Central Texas, an often-overlooked danger is affecting local landscapes — and it’s neither insect nor infection. Homeowners unknowingly invite this problem through a commonly requested pruning technique called Lions Tail Pruning. Certified arborists identify it as one of the most dangerous pruning techniques for long-term tree healt

Throughout Central Texas, an often-overlooked danger is affecting local landscapes — and it’s neither insect nor infection. It’s a well-meaning but harmful pruning practice that many property owners mistakenly request: Lions Tail Pruning. Tree care professionals agree it poses a significant threat to both safety and longevity, the consequenc

Throughout Central Texas, an often-overlooked danger is affecting local landscapes — and it’s neither insect nor infection. It’s a well-meaning but harmful pruning practice that many property owners mistakenly request: Lions Tail Pruning. Tree care professionals agree it poses a significant threat to both safety and longevity, this misguided

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. 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. It’s a well-meaning but harmful pruning practice that many property owners mistakenly request: Lions Tail Pruning. Tree care professionals agree it poses a significant threat to both safety and longevity, thi