As jonquils bloom around grave sites in local cemeteries, I’m reminded that springtime is only a few weeks away.
Those of us in the southeastern region of the United State have enjoyed a relatively mild winter. In late November a cold snap dropped temperatures into the teens and, earlier this month, a few inches of snow fell. Though more winter weather is expected before spring finally arrives in March, we’re enjoying the products of mid-winter warmth.
Wintertime is generally slow for grave care and cemetery maintenance. However, the slow winter months make for a good time to prepare your business for the coming spring. It’s a good time to repair equipment, contact your customers, and make a plan to grow your business in 2020.
Though it might be slow, there is still work to do. Not only do daffodils bloom in late winter, but wild garlic sprigs pop up in dormant lawn grasses. With the growth of wild garlic, grave sites can look unkempt and a bit ratty. Take advantage of warm days. A few minutes with a lawn mower will make the grass look great again. Your grave care customers will appreciate your attention to detail.
Erosion is another effect of late-winter weather. As rains fall and snows thaw, grounds soften and wash away with the flow of water. Seeding with a high quality grass and covering with a layer of straw will help prevent future erosion. This is particularly important in cemeteries with rolling topography.
No matter where you live in the country, springtime will be here before you know it. It will soon be time to get back into your local cemeteries and work hard on your Grave Care Business.
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