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. 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. 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. Homeowners unknowingly invite this problem through a commonly requested pruning technique called Lions Tail Pruning. Described by certified arborists as a major risk to tree health and safety, the consequences of this tre

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 to tree health and safety, the consequences of

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, the c