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Author: Nicki DeStasi

Nicki DeStasi is a writer, author, and teacher who grew up in western Massachusetts and currently resides in the Austin area. She enjoys flower and vegetable gardening, reading, cooking, listening to true-crime podcasts, and spending time with her husband, three children, dog, and cat.

When to Aerate Your Lawn in Tennessee

By Nicki DeStasi | Published: April 14, 2025
Tennessee

In Tennessee, aerate your cool-season lawn in late September or early October. Aerate warm-season lawns in late April to early May.

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When Does Grass Stop Growing in Oklahoma?

By Nicki DeStasi | Published: March 31, 2025
Oklahoma

When your grass stops growing depends on where in Oklahoma you live. In the Panhandle, warm-season grass stops growing in early October and cool-season grasses stop growing in mid November. Conversely, in southern Oklahoma, warm-season grass stops growing in early November and cool-season grasses stop growing in mid-December.

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The Best Grasses for Florida Lawns

By Nicki DeStasi | Updated: May 4, 2025
Florida

The best grass seed for Florida are St. Augustinegrass, Zoysiagrass, Bermudagrass, bahiagrass, centipedegrass, and seashore paspalum.

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When to Apply Pre-Emergent Herbicides

By Nicki DeStasi | Updated: March 26, 2025
Lawn Care Tips

Apply pre-emergents from February to April, when your soil reaches 55 degrees, and from August to October, when it drops to 70.

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What Are Pre-Emergent Herbicides?

By Nicki DeStasi | Updated: March 26, 2025
Lawn Care Tips

Pre-emergents are liquids or granules that prevent annual and unestablished perennial weeds from emerging in your lawn in the spring and fall.

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Month-to-Month Oklahoma Lawn Care Schedule

By Nicki DeStasi | Updated: November 16, 2024
Oklahoma

In Oklahoma, lawn care schedules vary by grass type. July is the busiest time for warm-season grasses, and September is busiest for cool-season grasses.

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What Planting Zones Are in Florida?

By Nicki DeStasi | Updated: May 4, 2025
Florida

Florida planting zones are between 8b and 11b. North Florida zones are 8b to 9b, central Florida zones are 9a to 10a, and south Florida zones are 9b to 11b.

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Montana Growing Zones

By Nicki DeStasi | Published: September 26, 2024
Montana

Montana’s growing zones range from 3a to 6b. Montana’s prominent cities are in 4b to 5b, including Helena, Billings, Bozeman, Great Falls, and Missoula.

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When to Plant Grass Seed in Montana

By Nicki DeStasi | Updated: September 30, 2024
Montana

For Montana lawns, plant cool-season grasses from early August to mid-September, 45 days before the first frost. Plant warm-season grass in May or June.

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The Best Grass Seeds for Montana Lawns

By Nicki DeStasi | Updated: October 9, 2024
Montana

The best grass seed for Montana lawns are Kentucky bluegrass, fine fescues, tall fescue, perennial ryegrass, buffalograss, and blue grama grass.

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