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 mos

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. Described by certified arborists as a major risk to

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

Throughout Central Texas, an often-overlooked danger is affecting local tree trimming 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 agre

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. Described by certified arborists as a major risk