Spring Gravesite Maintenance Tips and Ideas

Early Spring is the best time of the year to spruce up the grave sites of your loved ones. A little work this the year can keep a memorial site looking great for months to come. If you only have the time, or the ability to tend to a grave site once a year, Spring is definitely the time you should do it.

If you can't tend to the graves on your own because you're physically unable, or you live far away from the cemetery, there are grave tending service providers around the country who you can hire to do it for a small fee. They will even send you a picture of the grave once the work is complete so you can see how nice it looks. If you don't know of a service in your area, consult our Grave Tending Service Provider Directory for options.

Before starting any maintenance or decorating, be sure to check with cemetery about their rules. Some have very restrictive rules that could end up wasting your time and money if you don't abide by them.

Spring is obviously a great time to take care of any landscaping issue the site may have. Pick up any debris around the grave and even give the grass a good raking. If there are bare spots in the grass, now's a great time to spread some seed to fill them in. Not only will this look better, but it will prevent weeds from filling in those spots. When it comes to grass seed, buy the kind that comes encased in its own fertilizer and growing material, such as Scott's EZ Seed. That way you don't have to worry about coming back every day to water. Make sure you spread the seed evenly around the site.

The next thing is to clean the headstone. The most effective, safest, and easiest way to clean a headstone is to use D/2 Biological Solution. Tested and used by the Department of Veterans Affairs and the National Park Service, D/2 is a biodegradable cleaner that is PH neutral and contains no salts, bleach or acids. It is highly effective for removing stains caused by mold, mildew, algae, lichens and air pollutants. The product works, won't harm the stone, and best of all, makes future cleaning easier by preventing new build up.

Spring is also a great time to add some flower arrangements or other decorations to brighten up the site. This is an area you definitely need to know the rules and regulations for your cemetery. In the way of decorations, some people will place stuffed animal or balloons, especially on the grave of a child. Other great decoration ideas include banners and solar powered lights.

If you're interested in flowers, we recommend going with artificial flowers. Not only will you save a lot of money as compared to fresh flowers, but they will stand up to harsh weather conditions and continue to look beautiful for months and even years to come. We have a great selection of artificial flower arrangements that are perfect for both Spring and the Easter seasons. To view our seasonal flower selections, click here: http://www.gravesideflowers.com/collections/seasonal-holiday