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, timely episode for anyone gardening through the Central Texas fall.

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