What to Do in Your Central Texas Garden (March 1–15): Spring Is Here! Stop Pruning Trees, Start Planting Perennials
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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 ATXGardens Podcast, Colleen Dieter shares exactly what to prune, plant, cut back, and prepare before March arrives — from rose and fruit tree pruning to deciduous shrub trimming, potato planting, and winter weed control. Learn how to protect your landscape during oak wilt season, reset your vegetable beds, and get ahead of spring growth in Austin and the surrounding area. If you garden in Central Texas, this is your step-by-step guide to finishing winter strong and setting up a successful spring season.
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- 0:00Spring Is Here in Central Texas: Last Average Freeze Date & March Garden Tasks
- 1:42Moving Plants Outdoors in March: Hardening Off & Spring Watering Tips
- 4:24March Weed Control in Austin: Cool-Season Weeds, Bermuda Grass & Johnson Grass
- 6:30Central Texas Trees & Shrubs: What to Plant Now & Why NOT to Prune Oaks
- 10:10How to Prune Shrubs in Early Spring: Healthier Growth & Window Height Control
- 13:08March Fruit Tree Care in Texas: Petal Drop Timing, Pest Prevention & Grafting
- 19:20Cutting Back Perennials & Ornamental Grasses in March (Without Killing Them)
- 24:47March Vegetable Garden in Austin: Cool-Season Harvest & Warm-Season Planting
- 28:17Planting Warm-Season Herbs in Central Texas: Basil, Rosemary & More