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. 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 safety, the
Hidden in plain sight, a subtle but serious hazard is spreading across Central Texas yards tree trimming — 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 to tree health and safety, the
Hidden in plain sight, a subtle but serious hazard is spreading across Central Texas yards — and it’s not what most homeowners expect. 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, this misguided me
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 tree health and safety, this popular (yet m