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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, sustainable landscape designer, and founder of Central Texas Seed Savers. You may have seen her on PBS Austin’s Central Texas Gardener, KXAN, or Spectrum News, or heard her on The Horticulturati podcast and KLBJ’s Horticulture…
Episodes
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What to Do in Your Central Texas Garden (Dec. 1–15): Winter Planting & Pruning
Send us Fan Mail December is here, but there's still plenty to do in your Central Texas garden! In this episode of the ATXGardens Podcast, Colleen Dieter…
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What to Do in Your Central Texas Garden (Nov. 15–30): Understanding Zone 9
Send us Fan Mail Winter is coming to Central Texas, but do you know which plants actually need protection from freezing temperatures? In this episode of the…
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What to Do in Your Central Texas Garden (Nov. 1–15): Final Fall Planting & Freeze Prep
Send us Fan Mail November is here, and it’s time to get your Central Texas garden ready for colder weather! In this episode of the ATXGardens Podcast, Colleen…
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What to Do in Your Central Texas Garden (Oct. 15–31): Last-Chance Fall Planting
Send us Fan Mail Late October is your last chance to tackle some important fall gardening tasks before winter arrives in Central Texas! In this episode of the…
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What to Do in Your Central Texas Garden (Oct. 1–15): Cool-Season Planting Begins
Send us Fan Mail October is prime gardening season in Central Texas, and there’s plenty to plant, harvest, and enjoy! In this episode of the ATXGardens…
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What to Do in Your Central Texas Garden (Sept. 15–30): Fall Planting & Bluebonnets
Send us Fan Mail Fall planting season is officially here in Central Texas! In this episode of the ATXGardens Podcast, Colleen shares what to plant in late…
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What to Do in Your Central Texas Garden (Sept. 1–15): Stop Pruning, Start Planting
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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What to Do in Your Central Texas Garden (Aug 15–31): Build Beds & Prep for Fall
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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What to Do in Your Central Texas Garden (Aug 1–15): Stop Planting & Plan for Fall
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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What to Do in Your Central Texas Garden (July 15–31): Prune Now & Plan for Fall
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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What to Do in Your Central Texas Garden (July 1–15): Rain Gardens, Fig Harvest & Summer Pruning
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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What to Do in Your Central Texas Garden (June 15–30): Train Blackberries & Plan for Fall
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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What to do in your Central Texas garden (June 1-15): Harvest Veggies & Plant Fast
Send us Fan Mail Summer is settling into Central Texas, and your garden is feeling the change. In this episode of the ATXGardens Podcast, Colleen shares what…
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What to Do in Your Central Texas Garden (May 15–31): Soil Testing Tips, Watch Out for Oak Wilt, and Summer Vegetables
Send us Fan Mail Get your Central Texas garden ready for the transition into summer with this essential late May gardening guide. Learn why soil testing…
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What to Do in Your Central Texas Garden (May 1–15): Enjoy the Blooms, Don’t Touch Those Trees, and Summer Veggie Planting
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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What to Do in Your Central Texas Garden (April 15–30): Plant Perennials, Warm Season Veggies, and Do Not Prune Oaks
Send us Fan Mail Get your Central Texas garden ready for late April with this essential gardening guide packed with timely tips. Learn what to plant now, how…
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April 1–15 Garden Tasks (Central Texas): What to Plant & What to Avoid
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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What to Do in Your Central Texas Garden (March 15–April 1): Pruning Citrus Trees, Spring Perennial and Vegetable Planting, Lawn Care Tips
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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What to Do in Your Central Texas Garden (March 1–15): Spring Is Here! Stop Pruning Trees, Start Planting Perennials
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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What to Do in Your Central Texas Garden (Feb 15–28): Winter Clean-Up & Last Chance for Cool-Season Vegetables
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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What to Do in your Central Texas Garden (Feb 1-15) ICE STORM EDITION
Send us Fan Mail A major ice storm and deep freeze hit Central Texas—now what? In this episode of the ATXGardens Podcast, landscape consultant and certified…
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What to Do in Your Central Texas Garden (January 16–31): Weird Weather, Weeds & Winter Prep
Send us Fan Mail Winter in Central Texas has been anything but normal, and in this episode of The ATXGardens Podcast, Colleen Dieter breaks down exactly what…
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What to Do in Your Central Texas Garden (January 1–15): Freeze Prep, Weeds & Bare Root Trees
Send us Fan Mail Wondering what to focus on in your Central Texas garden in early January? In this episode of The ATXGardens Podcast, landscape consultant…
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What to Plant (and Not Plant) in Central Texas in Late December
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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December Garden Prep for Austin Homeowners: Weeds, Trees & Winter Care
Send us Fan Mail Wondering what to do in your Austin or Central Texas garden in early December? In this episode, landscape consultant and certified arborist…
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What to Plant and Protect in Your Central Texas Garden (Late November – Early December)
Send us Fan Mail Get your Central Texas garden ready for winter with expert tips from landscape consultant and certified arborist Colleen Dieter. In this…
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Deer Damage, Leaf Drop, and Fall Planting — Here’s What to Know
Send us Fan Mail Get your Central Texas garden ready for winter with expert tips from landscape consultant and certified arborist Colleen Dieter. In this…
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Get ready for Winter?
Send us Fan Mail In this late-October gardening guide, Colleen Dieter shares the essential tasks Austin and Central Texas gardeners should tackle now—from…
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Time to Enjoy
Send us Fan Mail Wondering what to tackle in your Austin or Central Texas garden in early October? In this episode, Colleen Dieter shares your essential fall…
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Fall Planting Time
Send us Fan Mail Confused about what to do in your yard this time of year? In this first episode of The ATXGardens Podcast, landscape consultant and certified…
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Welcome to The ATXGardens Podcast: Gardening Tips for Central Texas
Send us Fan Mail 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…