What to Do in Your Central Texas Garden (July 15–31): Prune Now & Plan for Fall

What to Do in Your Central Texas Garden (July 15–31): Prune Now & Plan for Fall

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. **Find full show notes, product links, and upcoming event info at www.atxgardens.com/podcast [https://www.atxgardens.com/podcast/episode21]

What to Do in Your Central Texas Garden (July 1–15): Rain Gardens, Fig Harvest & Summer Pruning

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. **Find full show notes, product links, and upcoming event info at www.atxgardens.com/podcast [https://www.atxgardens.com/podcast/episode20]

What to Do in Your Central Texas Garden (June 15–30): Train Blackberries & Plan for Fall

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 up perennial planting, how to manage blackberry canes for next year's harvest, and what steps you can take now to start planning for fall gardening season. If you're gardening in Austin or Central Texas, this episode is packed with practical advice to help your garden thrive through the summer heat. **Find full show notes, product links, and upcoming event info at www.atxgardens.com/podcast [https://www.atxgardens.com/podcast/episode19]

What to do in your Central Texas garden (June 1-15): Harvest Veggies & Plant Fast

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 precautions, light summer tree trimming, soil erosion solutions, and tips for keeping your garden productive through the heat. If you garden in Austin or Central Texas, this episode is packed with practical June gardening advice to help your landscape thrive through the transition into summer. **Find full show notes, product links, and upcoming event info at www.atxgardens.com/podcast [https://www.atxgardens.com/podcast/episode18]

What to Do in Your Central Texas Garden (May 15–31): Soil Testing Tips, Watch Out for Oak Wilt, and Summer Vegetables

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 your garden thrive. If you want healthier plants and a more successful summer garden, don’t miss these timely insights. **Find full show notes, product links, and upcoming event info at www.atxgardens.com/podcast [https://www.atxgardens.com/podcast/episode17]