Countryhouse

Landscaping: 1/15-1/16
2026-01-15 00:00 - 2026-01-16 23:59 (America/New_York) | Countryhouse
This week Ruppert will be in Countryhouse today, Thursday 1/15, and tomorrow, Friday 1/16. They will be doing their regular maintenance work, blowing and mulching leaves and continuing with shrub trimming. They also made an unexpected visit on Monday to try to catch up after the holidays.
Bonnie O’Connell

Landscaping: 1/19-1/22
2026-01-19 00:00 - 2026-01-22 23:59
Ruppert was here on Monday as a precaution for the possible stormy weather later this week. They are planning to also come Wednesday 1/21 and Thursday 1/22 to continue with maintenance work and trimming where needed.
Bonnie O’Connell

Landscaping
2026-02-05 00:00 - 2026-02-06 23:59
Now that the snow and ice have finally cleared (mostly) Ruppert is able to be here today, Friday, to do maintenance work.
We also want to mention that if any of you have cut down, but not removed, trees on your property Davey will be carrying them away per their contract. Matt Emmerson, who oversees our Davey contract, went around yesterday checking on the status of trees staged for pickup.
They had hoped to finish their work this week, but the weather had other ideas, so it may take until next week for these trees to be removed. It will happen!
Bonnie O’Connell

Landscaping
2026-02-12 00:00 - 23:59
This week Ruppert will be in Countryhouse on Thursday 2/12. They will be performing their regular maintenance work and collecting any debris piles or bags.
Bonnie O’Connell

Landscaping
2026-02-16 00:00 - 2026-02-17 23:59
During the winter off-season, Ruppert’s visits do not follow a regular schedule due to moving crews around as needed. This week they were in Countryhouse Monday morning and back on Tuesday.
We have had some comments and questions about the piles of wood chips placed in several locations. We had been thinking about the possibility of using them and, at our request, Davey gave them to us at no charge. We plan to use them in areas other than next to homes, where we will apply traditional shredded mulch. We hope this will prove to be an effective and cost saving addition to our mulching budget. It is an experiment for us, but Camden has been doing it for several years so we are optimistic.
Bonnie O’Connell

Landscaping
2026-03-05 00:00 - 23:59
This week Ruppert is scheduled to be in Countryhouse Thursday 3/5. They will be performing their regular maintenance work, blowing and picking up debris. The committee plans to meet with our Ruppert manager on Friday to discuss ways to strategically relocate some of the wood chips for easier access to areas that need them. The pile on Wealdstone has already been applied in that area.
Bonnie O’Connell

Landscaping
2026-03-13 00:00 - 23:59
This week Ruppert will be in Countryhouse tomorrow, Friday 3/13. They will be doing their regular maintenance work, so please have your bags and bundles of debris ready for pickup.
–Bonnie O’Connell

Landscaping
2026-03-16 00:00 - 2026-03-17 23:59
Ruppert worked yesterday, Monday 3/16, in the stormy weather trimming and pruning tree limbs to provide safe access under and around trees. Today, Tuesday 3/17, they are back picking up storm debris and doing their normal maintenance work.
A reminder to residents to email me if you prefer to take care of mulching your yard, rather than having Ruppert do it. We need notification by this Friday, 3/20.
Bonnie O’Connell

Landscaping
2026-03-23 00:00 - 2026-03-24 23:59
This week Ruppert will be in Countryhouse today 3/23 and tomorrow 3/24. They will be doing their regular maintenance work and possibly some trimming of shrubs where needed.
We have heard from several residents that their Yaupon Hollies look dead. It seems this winter was particularly hard on certain shrubs, but the Yaupons should revive with the warmer weather. We recommend waiting a month or two to see how any affected plants do.
Bonnie O’Connell

Landscaping
2026-03-30 00:00 - 2026-03-31 23:59
Ruppert will be in Countryhouse on Monday 3/30 and Tuesday 3/31 this week. Going forward they are scheduled to come on Monday and Tuesday each week, weather permitting. So you can plan on placing your yard bags and debris piles for pickup after all your hard work over the weekend. 😉
Bonnie O’Connell

Landscaping
2026-04-06 00:00 - 2026-04-07 23:59
Landscaping Update 4/6-4/7
Ruppert is scheduled to be in Countryhouse Monday 4/6 and Tuesday 4/7. They will be performing their regular maintenance work, including mowing where needed.
As you know we are preparing to do our seasonal mulching project so we want to update you about it. The work is actually done by a company contracted by Ruppert, not our crew, and is set to begin around April 27. They will be spreading triple shredded mulch around the fronts and sides of homes to a depth of two inches, except for those homes that are on the “no mulch” list. Mulch will not be placed on top of pine straw so, if either you or mother nature have placed pine straw in these areas, please rake it away to allow for the mulch placement. No mulch will be spread in the backs of homes, so that will be up to you to do if you have gardens there. Pine straw will be placed in natural and sloped areas, as was done last year. We will continue to update you as needed.
Bonnie O’Connell

Landscaping
2026-04-13 00:00 - 2026-04-14 23:59
Ruppert has been in Countryhouse today, Monday 4/14, performing their normal maintenance work.
In preparation for the expected mulching beginning 4/27, they will need to spray for weeds next week. I will send out last year’s “no spray” list for you to check against, hopefully tomorrow. If your residence is listed and you still want no spraying, you don’t need to do anything. If you do want spraying this year or if you want to be added to the “no spray” list please contact me by this Friday 4/18.
This week is also your last chance to be added to the “no mulch” list. So if you have suddenly decided that you do not want us to provide mulch at your property please also contact me by Friday 4/18.
Thank you.
Bonnie O’Connell
Bocatt88@gmail.com

Landscaping: Weed Spraying
2026-04-20 00:00 - 2026-04-21 23:59
In preparation for the expected mulching beginning 4/27, spraying for weeds except for those homes on the “no-spray” list.
Check email or with Bonnie O’Connell for “no-spray” status or with any questions: bocatt88@gmail.com

Landscaping / Weed Spraying
2026-04-20 00:00 - 2026-04-21 23:59
This week Ruppert will be in Countryhouse Monday 4/20 and Tuesday 4/21.
As we have previously mentioned, they will be spraying garden areas in preparation for mulching next week as well as walkways, to stop the growth of weeds from all the warm weather we have had. Like last year, they will be using a combination of pre-emergent and post-emergent products that are purported to be a healthier version of Round Up. According to Ruppert, the chemicals are absorbed into the weed’s system more quickly and it should be safe to walk in these areas after 24 hours or less.
Those of you who have chosen to be placed on the No Spray list will be responsible for removing the weeds in your own areas. White or green flags will be placed at the entrance of each close as the spraying is finished.
Thank you for your cooperation with the landscaping crew as they perform this necessary, but not always popular, work. It will help ensure the success of our mulching program, which is a very large part of our landscaping budget.
Bonnie O’Connell

Mulching
2026-04-27 00:00 - 2026-04-30 23:59
Mulching Update
We have just had confirmation that the Countryhouse mulching work will take place next week, most likely starting on Monday 4/27. I’m not sure where they are starting, but every yard will receive triple shredded mulch in the front and side areas. Pine straw will be applied in natural and some common ares. Of course those residents who have opted out will not be included.
Last year some yards were somehow missed, which we hope will not happen this time. However if your property does not receive mulch when all your neighbors do, please notify Millhouse right away so that we can rectify the situation immediately.
Bonnie O’Connell

Landscaping + Mulch Completion
2026-05-04 00:00 - 2026-05-08 23:59
Landscaping Update 5/4-5/8
This week Ruppert will be in Countryhouse for their regularly scheduled days: Monday 5/4 and Tuesday 5/5. In addition, the mulching application will continue and should be finished this week. This is also a reminder that if you feel your yard has been missed during this process please notify Millhouse so we can resolve the issue in a timely fashion.
Bonnie O’Connell

Landscaping and Mulching Completion
2026-05-12 00:00 - 2026-05-15 23:59
Next week Ruppert will be in Countryhouse on Tuesday 5/12, Wednesday 5/13 and Friday 5/15 to perform their regular maintenance work. Also next week CPS will be back to finish up the mulch application in areas that were missed or need more attention. I have heard from several residents already, but if anyone else has a concern about mulch please let me know immediately as I will be sending Ruppert a final list tomorrow. Mulch application is the largest part of our Landscaping budget and we want everyone to be satisfied with the results.
Bonnie O’Connell
Bocatt88@gmail.com

Mulching Completion
2026-05-14 00:00 - 23:59
According to our Ruppert manager, the mulching crew will return next Tuesday 5/19 to finish up areas that were missed or not completed. As before, please contact us if you were scheduled for, but did not receive, this work. If there are any changes we will let you know.
Bonnie O’Connell

Landscaping 5/18, 5/19, 5/22 + Mulch 5/20
2026-05-18 00:00 - 2026-05-22 23:59
Ruppert will be in Countryhouse Monday 5/18, Tuesday 5/19 and Friday 5/22 to do regular maintenance work. On Wednesday 5/20 the rest of the mulch is scheduled to be applied. As before, please let us know if you were scheduled for this second round and do not receive it.
Bonnie O’Connell

Landscaping
2026-05-26 00:00 - 2026-05-27 23:59
This week Ruppert will be in Countryhouse Tuesday 5/26 and Wednesday 5/27. They will be performing their regular maintenance tasks.
Bonnie O’Connell

Landscaping
2026-06-01 00:00 - 2026-06-03 23:59
Landscaping Update 6/1-6/5
This week Ruppert will be in Countryhouse Monday 6/1, Tuesday 6/2, and Wednesday 6/3. They will be performing their usual maintenance work.
We know that a few residents did not receive any, or only got partial, mulch. We ask for your patience while we work to resolve this issue.
Bonnie O’Connell
