A "yard spring clean" refers to the process of thoroughly cleaning up your outdoor space in the spring, including tasks like raking up winter debris, removing dead plants, trimming shrubs, edging the lawn, applying mulch, fertilizing the grass, and generally tidying up your yard to prepare it for the warmer months ahead. 

Removing debris: Rake up leaves, twigs, and other winter debris from the lawn and planting beds. 

• Pruning plants: Trim overgrown shrubs and trees, deadhead spent flowers, and cut back perennials as needed. 

• Weed control: Pull out any weeds that have emerged in your flowerbeds and lawn. 

• Mulching: Apply a fresh layer of mulch around plants to help retain moisture, suppress weeds, and improve aesthetics. 

• Lawn maintenance: Mow the lawn regularly, edge along sidewalks and paths, and aerate the soil to improve grass health. 

• Fertilizing: Apply a spring fertilizer to nourish your lawn and plants.