ATXGardens Podcast

Late July may be hot, but it's an important time to set your Central Texas garden up for success heading into fall. In this episode of the ATXGardens Podcast, Colleen shares practical tips for summer pruning, managing chiggers, deciding whether to put your vegetable garden to bed, choosing crops that still have time to mature before the first freeze, and why she recommends avoiding French dra...

July may be the hottest month in Central Texas, but there's still plenty to do in the garden. In this episode of the ATXGardens Podcast, Colleen shares practical July gardening tips, including how to manage pests naturally, prune trees and perennials, harvest figs and apples, build rain gardens to solve erosion problems, and decide whether it's time to put your vegetable garden to bed fo...

Late June is a time of transition in the Central Texas garden, and knowing what to do now can set you up for success later. In this episode of the ATXGardens Podcast, Colleen shares tips for harvesting figs, peaches, and blackberries, caring for summer vegetables, collecting rainwater, and preventing mosquito problems without harming pollinators. You'll also learn why it's time to wrap u...

Summer is settling into Central Texas, and your garden is feeling the change. In this episode of the ATXGardens Podcast, Colleen shares what to do in your Central Texas garden in early June, including harvesting potatoes and onions, managing weeds before they spread seeds, preventing pest outbreaks naturally, and deciding what summer vegetables are still worth planting. She also covers oak wilt pr...

Get your Central Texas garden ready for the transition into summer with this essential late May gardening guide. Learn why soil testing matters, what to plant now (and what to skip), and how to care for fruit trees, herbs, and heat-loving crops before temperatures rise. From avoiding costly fertilizing mistakes to harvesting at the perfect time, this episode is packed with practical tips to help y...

Get your Central Texas garden ready for the heat with this essential early May gardening guide. Learn what to plant now, what to stop doing, and how to manage weeds, fruit trees, and summer crops before temperatures soar. From vegetable planting tips to lawn care and mulching strategies, this episode covers the critical tasks that can make or break your summer garden. If you want a thriving, low-s...

Get your Central Texas garden ready for late April with this essential gardening guide packed with timely tips. Learn what to plant now, how to care for fruit trees, prevent worms in your harvest, and avoid common mistakes that can ruin your summer garden. From vegetable planting schedules to organic lawn care and soil improvement, this episode covers everything you need to grow a thriving garden...

Spring is in full swing in Central Texas, and your garden is about to take off. In this episode, Colleen Dieter shares exactly what to plant in April, how to protect your fruit trees from pests, and why now is the time to set up your watering system before the Texas heat hits. You’ll learn what to do after a surprise late freeze, which warm-season vegetables and herbs to plant now, and how to avoi...

Spring is in full swing in Central Texas, and your garden is about to explode with growth. In this episode of the ATXGardens Podcast , Colleen Dieter shares exactly what to do in your Austin-area garden in the second half of March , from controlling fast-growing weeds to pruning and feeding citrus trees. You’ll also learn how to protect fruit trees from pests, plant warm-season vegetables and herb...

Spring is almost here in Central Texas, and the second half of February is a critical transition time in your garden. In this episode of The ATXGardens Podcast, Colleen Dieter shares exactly what to prune, plant, cut back, and prepare before March arrives — from rose and fruit tree pruning to deciduous shrub trimming, potato planting, and winter weed control. Learn how to protect your landscape du...

Spring is just around the corner, and late February is one of the busiest times in the Central Texas garden. In this episode, Colleen Dieter of ATXGardens walks you through exactly what to prune, plant, cut back, and prepare before the spring rush begins. Learn when to finish rose and fruit tree pruning, how to handle freeze-damaged plants, and what to plant now in your vegetable and herb garden....

A major ice storm and deep freeze hit Central Texas—now what? In this episode of the ATXGardens Podcast, landscape consultant and certified arborist Colleen Dieter explains exactly what to do in your garden in early February, from assessing freeze damage to pruning roses and fruit trees at the right time. Learn which plants are likely to recover, which ones won’t, and how this cold snap actually b...

Winter in Central Texas has been anything but normal, and in this episode of The ATXGardens Podcast, Colleen Dieter breaks down exactly what to do in the second half of January to keep your garden thriving. From winter weeds like burr clover and prepping your pruning tools to caring for fruit trees, perennials, and cool-season vegetables, you’ll get clear, practical guidance for this weirdly warm...

Wondering what to focus on in your Central Texas garden in early January ? In this episode of The ATXGardens Podcast , landscape consultant Colleen Dieter shares timely tips on freeze prep, winter weeds, sheet mulching, pruning, and planting bare root fruit trees the right way. Learn how chill hours affect fruit production, when to water during winter, and what tasks now will set you up for spring...

Want to keep your Central Texas garden thriving through December? In this episode, Colleen shares exactly what to do in the second half of the month—from identifying winter weeds to choosing the right fruit tree varieties and protecting tender plants from freezes. You’ll also learn why December is the perfect time for pruning certain trees, starting cool-season perennials, and planning your spring...

Wondering what to do in your Austin or Central Texas garden in early December? In this episode, landscape consultant and certified arborist Colleen Dieter shares your essential mid-winter gardening checklist—from winter weed control and fruit tree prep to when (and when not ) to prune. You'll also hear a real client story about transforming a suburban lawn into a thriving pollinator garden us...

Get your Central Texas garden ready for winter with expert tips from landscape consultant and certified arborist Colleen Dieter. In this episode, Colleen shares exactly what to tackle in late November—from composting and fruit tree care to freeze prep and cold-hardy herbs. Learn how to start a simple compost pile, protect citrus and young trees from frost, and keep your veggies and perennials thri...

Get your Central Texas garden ready for winter with expert tips from landscape consultant and certified arborist Colleen Dieter. In this episode, Colleen shares exactly what to tackle in early November—from tree care and fall planting to freeze prep and cool-season vegetables. Learn which trees bring real fall color to Austin, how to protect young trunks from deer, and the best perennials and herb...

In this late-October gardening guide, Colleen Dieter shares the essential tasks Austin and Central Texas gardeners should tackle now—from planting trees and dividing perennials to prepping cool-season vegetables and protecting tender plants before the first freeze. She also breaks down smart leaf management, fruit-tree cleanup, and must-know tips for lawns, herbs, and wildflowers. A practical, tim...

Wondering what to tackle in your Austin or Central Texas garden in early October? In this episode, Colleen Dieter shares your essential fall gardening checklist—from irrigation changes and soil testing to what to plant, what NOT to prune, and how to prep for cooler temperatures. She also walks through a small-yard design consultation in East Austin and explains why wildflower seeding, seed saving,...

Confused about what to do in your yard this time of year? In this first episode of The ATXGardens Podcast , landscape consultant and certified arborist Colleen Dieter breaks down exactly what Central Texas gardeners should focus on in late September. From fertilizing deadlines to transplanting tips, fungal disease prevention, and getting ready for fall planting, Colleen shares the seasonal advice...

Austin’s climate can be tricky—but you don’t have to guess what to do in your yard anymore. Join landscape consultant and certified arborist Colleen Dieter every other week for simple, reliable gardening tips tailored to Central Texas. From when to plant trees to how to keep your yard thriving season by season, The ATXGardens Podcast makes gardening approachable for everyone—from DIYers to seasone...