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Winter is coming to Central Texas, but do you know which plants actually need protection from freezing temperatures? In this episode of the ATXGardens Podcast, Colleen explains what USDA plant hardiness zones really mean, why Austin's Zone 9 designation can be misleading, and how to prepare your garden for winter. You'll also learn which trees and shrubs you can still plant, when to stop planting vegetables and perennials, and essential winter care tips for fruit trees, herbs, and Texas wildflowers. Whether you're gardening in Austin or elsewhere in Central Texas, this episode will help you protect your plants, avoid common winter gardening mistakes, and keep your garden healthy through the colder months.

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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 shares how to prepare your plants for the first freeze, which trees and shrubs you can still plant, and the final window for planting cool-season vegetables, herbs, perennials, and bulbs. You’ll also learn how to protect young trees from deer, care for fruit trees, manage fallen leaves, and prepare your lawn for winter. Whether you’re gardening in Austin or elsewhere in Central Texas, this episode will help you tackle the most important early November garden tasks before winter arrives.

This episode is sponsored by Garden Bug. Need help with weeding, mulching, planting, pruning, or garden maintenance? Visit http://Garden-Bug.com and mention the ATXGardens Podcast for a free quote.

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Late October is your last chance to tackle some important fall gardening tasks before winter arrives in Central Texas! In this episode of the ATXGardens Podcast, Colleen shares what to plant now, including garlic, cool-season vegetables, herbs, perennials, bulbs, and Texas bluebonnets, plus what you should stop pruning and fertilizing as plants prepare for colder weather. You’ll also learn how to control an aggressive trumpet vine, why fruit tree leaves need special cleanup, and one simple fall lawn care tip that can help reduce winter weeds. Whether you’re gardening in Austin or elsewhere in Central Texas, this episode will help you make the most of the final weeks of fall planting season.

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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 or just a few pots on a patio, this episode is packed with practical fall gardening tips for Austin and Central Texas.

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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, this episode is packed with timely tips to make the most of fall planting season.

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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 in the Fruit Savers BioBlitz. If you're gardening in Austin or Central Texas, this episode is packed with timely, practical advice to help your garden thrive this fall.

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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 be cut back before monarch migration, and how you can participate in a community fruit tree BioBlitz. If you're gardening in Austin or Central Texas, this episode is packed with practical late-summer gardening tips to help you transition successfully into the fall growing season.

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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, and start planning your fall landscape projects. If you're gardening in Austin or Central Texas, this episode is packed with practical August gardening tips to help your garden survive the heat and thrive in the seasons ahead.

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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 drains for most landscapes. You'll also learn how to refresh overgrown perennials, care for herbs during the heat, and host a community seed swap to support local gardening. If you garden in Austin or Central Texas, this episode is packed with timely advice to help your landscape thrive through the hottest weeks of summer.

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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 for the summer. You'll also learn which crops can still be planted in the heat and how seed saving can help strengthen local gardening communities. If you garden in Austin or Central Texas, this episode is packed with timely advice to help your landscape thrive through the toughest part of the growing season.

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