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 s

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 signific

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

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. Tree care professionals agree it poses a significan

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. Described by certified arborists as a major risk