I live in eastern Oklahoma and just recently have taken an interest in getting my yard in shape. From what I can gather, it is important to fertilize 1st, then use a weedkiller 2nd. My question is, when do you fertilize?

Also, should a pre-emergent come before the fertilizer? Or, if after, how long after?

I'm just looking for some general guidelines. I saw one post that said fertilize after last snow but I don't know if that is accurate for my region. Hell, I don't even know what region I'm in.

Thanks for all the advice. I simply don't have a clue where to start. I'm sick of having a crappy looking, weed filled yard. I don't mind spending a little money doing it correctly, I just don't know what correctly is. Thanks, Greg