A grave is typically planted according to the seasons. In spring, pansies are often the first to bloom, though many other early bloomers are also possible. Forget-me-nots, violets, and lilies of the valley are also common and tend to stay in place permanently.

In summer, plants that are already blooming, such as fuchsias or geraniums, are usually planted in the containers or directly in the grave's edging. However, the possibilities are endless, and creativity is encouraged. In recent years, more and more innovative plants, often considered balcony and bedding plants, have become suitable for grave planting.

One should just make sure to choose plants that are not too high-maintenance and do not require constant care. It's also crucial to consider whether the grave is in a shaded or sunny spot, as this will determine how often watering is needed and which type of flowers are best suited.

The amount of soil available to the plants on a grave is usually quite limited. Therefore, when planting in the new year, it’s a good idea to replace the soil or at least mix in some new soil. Additionally, it’s worthwhile to add an extra dose of fertilizer, and using horn shavings when planting can also be beneficial. Special grave soil, as it is sometimes sold, doesn’t have any special properties other than being particularly dark in color.

In autumn, heather bushes are often planted. It’s important to differentiate: Erica, which is not hardy but blooms very large and strikingly in the fall, or the hardy heather varieties, which can stay until spring. Between the heather plants, you can then cover the soil. To do this, cut particularly beautiful tips from conifers quite short and lay them flat in the soil, ensuring that nothing sticks out. A grave covered this way will look neat and beautiful throughout the winter. In autumn, you can also insert berry branches or similar items as colorful accents. If you’ve chosen the non-hardy variety of heather, it will become unsightly after the first frosts and needs to be removed. The resulting gaps can be filled with twigs.

The covering remains throughout the winter, allowing the grave to "rest." On top or beside it, depending on the grave's location, wreaths or grave arrangements are placed for All Souls' Day or, in Catholic areas, for All Saints' Day on November 1st. These wreaths or arrangements are made from natural materials, twigs, or even artificial flowers. They remain on the grave as decoration until spring.