How far should we go in spring cleaning our gardens? The answer to this question varies between gardens and the personal taste of the gardener!
If one asks Nature, a light touch is best. Leaving dry leaves and stem debris in the spring garden provides protection for our pollinators including the 70% of bees that nest in the ground. The genius behind this method is that leaving the organic material in place also helps the health of our soils long-termband, in the short-term, saves time and energy so you can enjoy other spring activities!
More information about the benefits of minimal spring garden cleanup:
https://xerces.org/blog/dont-spring-into-garden-cleanup-too-soon