ATXGardens Podcast
Stop stressing about your yard! Each week, landscape consultant Colleen Dieter with ATXGardens shares exactly what you should be doing right now to keep your plants and trees happy.With 20+ years of experience helping Central Texans, Colleen is a certified arborist,…
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What to Do in Your Central Texas Garden (Oct. 1–15): Cool-Season Planting Begins (opens the original)
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October is prime gardening season in Central Texas, and there’s plenty to plant, harvest, and enjoy! In this episode of the ATXGardens Podcast, Colleen shares what to plant in early October, including cool-season vegetables, garlic, onions, herbs, trees, perennials, and Texas wildflowers. You’ll also learn how to successfully grow vegetables in containers, choose the right potting soil, check your irrigation system, and prepare your garden for cooler weather. Whether you have a big backyard o...
What to Do in Your Central Texas Garden (Sept. 15–30): Fall Planting & Bluebonnets (opens the original)
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Fall planting season is officially here in Central Texas! In this episode of the ATXGardens Podcast, Colleen shares what to plant in late September, why it’s time to stop pruning woody plants, and how to build budget-friendly raised beds using hügelkultur and keyhole gardening. You’ll also learn what vegetables and herbs to plant in your fall garden, how to care for fruit trees, and Colleen’s tried-and-true method for planting Texas bluebonnets. If you’re gardening in Austin or Central Texas,...
What to Do in Your Central Texas Garden (Sept. 1–15): Stop Pruning, Start Planting (opens the original)
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September is one of the best times of year to garden in Central Texas, and this episode will help you make the most of the changing season. Colleen shares expert tips on when to plant trees, shrubs, perennials, vegetables, herbs, and wildflowers, along with advice on raised bed gardening, fruit tree care, and preparing your landscape for a productive fall. You'll also learn how to properly water newly planted trees, start cool-season crops, and support local food resilience by participating i...
What to Do in Your Central Texas Garden (Aug 15–31): Build Beds & Prep for Fall (opens the original)
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As summer begins to wind down in Central Texas, now is the time to start preparing for one of the best gardening seasons of the year. In this episode of the ATXGardens Podcast, Colleen shares what to do in your garden during the second half of August, including fall garden preparation, seed saving, orchard planning, late-season pruning, and how to build a new vegetable garden using the double-digging method. You'll also learn which vegetables can still be planted, why tropical milkweed should...
What to Do in Your Central Texas Garden (Aug 1–15): Stop Planting & Plan for Fall (opens the original)
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August in Central Texas can feel like a second winter for your garden, but that doesn't mean there's nothing to do. In this episode of the ATXGardens Podcast, Colleen shares what gardeners should focus on in early August, including erosion control with berms and swales, summer pruning, fruit tree care, fall garden planning, and which vegetables can still be planted before cooler weather arrives. You'll also learn why now is the perfect time to prepare planting beds, collect wildflower seeds, ...
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