Welcome to the very first episode of The ATXGardens Podcast! In this episode, landscape consultant and certified arborist Colleen Dieter shares exactly what Central Texas gardeners should be focusing on in late September to keep their plants, trees, and lawns healthy.

From fertilizing deadlines to transplanting tips, soil testing, fungal disease prevention, and preparing for fall planting, Colleen gives you a full seasonal checklist. She also explains why now is the best time to shop for trees, manage webworms, and get your hummingbird feeders ready.

If you’ve ever wondered when to fertilize, how to transplant, or what to do with fading summer veggies, this episode will set you up for success as the season changes.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why you shouldn’t trim trees, shrubs, or perennials right now
• The last chance to fertilize before October 1st
• How and why to get your soil tested this fall
• Tips for preventing fungal diseases and encouraging beneficial microbes
• When and how to transplant crowded plants
• Why fall is the best time to shop and plant trees
• Simple strategies to handle webworms in your trees
• How to get involved in the Seed to Tree Partnership 🌳
• Best perennials, bulbs, and grasses to plant and divide right now
• Seasonal updates for vegetables, herbs, and wildflowers
• Why cover crops matter for restoring soil health
• A fun recipe for wildflower planting—plus a dance to ask Mother Nature for rain!

Links & Resources Mentioned

• Make an appointment or shop at: ATXGardens.com
• _Connect on Instagram: __@‌atxgardens__
• ‘“Let’s Care for Texas Plants”_ maintenance guide_
• Arber Bio-Fungicide (commissions earned): https://amzn.to/47K5XdV
• Collect Tree Seeds with Seed to Tree Partnership: https://www.centexseedsavers.org/seed-to-tree-partnership
• Actinovate Bio-Fungicide (commissions earned): https://amzn.to/4mwznAV
• Texas Plant and Soil Lab soil testing: https://www.tpslab.com/
• Digging fork (commissions earned): https://amzn.to/45RnQFe
• Border spade (commissions earned): https://amzn.to/4n0T3g9