Most of us have all visited a cemetery once in this lifetime, or at the very least passed one on the road driving to a destination. While cemeteries are places where loved ones can finally be laid to rest, they are also places for the living to visit and commemorate. Most cemeteries are very well-kept and taken care of so that the living can feel comfortable and at peace with such a sensitive situation. Cemetery maintenance is a major task and one that lawn care companies take extremely seriously. Basic mowing and landscaping are only one aspect of cemetery lawn maintenance. There are also quite a few challenges that are unique to landscaping such an area. For many landscapers, cemetery mowing is far more complex than just mowing your average yard. Here are a few basic cemetery maintenance tips for anyone who is ready to embark on this feat.
For anyone who has already taken on commercial landscaping, it is a completely different bag compared to cemetery landscaping. For starters, cemeteries are very complex and deserve a specific amount of attention versus just a regular commercial space. You’ll likely already be dealing with a space that is exponentially larger than your regular commercial space. But in addition, there are certain things that you’ll need to consider before you mow. For instance, being careless while mowing a cemetery can result in damage that is expensive. Damage can occur to tombs, headstones, and other important markings in the cemetery. So being extra careful is only one facet of cemetery mowing.
You’ll likely want to put together a big enough team to tackle certain cemeteries. Since most cemeteries are extremely large, you will want to have the right amount of people to effectively maintain. The last thing you’ll want when cemetery mowing is rushing through a project with limited or careless staff and making mistakes that cannot be undone or cause unnecessary damage.
With basic mowing covered, landscaping can require a whole new set of skills. For instance, depending on where the cemetery is and what season you’re in, you might be asked to tackle a variety of projects on the grounds. One important project can include pruning trees and other vegetation in the area. Keeping the cemetery tidy and free from branches and other growth can be very important to the overall look. In addition, you might be asked to plant new grass over newly established graves. This will be important to speak with the cemetery owners regarding the turnaround time for new grass for new graves. It might be an immediate need, or perhaps there is a timeframe that will need to be discussed in advance. Each cemetery you end up maintaining will have different needs and requirements, so staying organized with each will be extremely important.
In addition, you might be asked to provide planting services during certain seasons. Most cemeteries pride themselves on not just keeping a well-manicured space, but also one that is floral or bright. Speak with the cemetery owners about the types of flowers, plants, and bushes that will add a bit of life to the space. This might include choosing brighter flowers, more fragrant flowers, or other particulars that can offer a sense of comfort to any visiting individual.
Perhaps by knowing in advance the basic cemetery lawn maintenance issues that most landscapers face, you can avoid them throughout your projects. A few of the common issues faced include:
Do you have anything you want to add about basic cemetery lawn maintenance? Make sure to sound off in the comments section! As always, if you need some help with your cemetery mowing in Texas, make sure to give us a ring as Handsome Lawn Service.
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